Energy Transition Data Analyst - R/Python

Pauwels Consulting; Town of Belgium, Town of Wausau (WI, WI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a Market Analyst to support the development of long-term electricity system scenarios. The role involves collecting and challenging scenario data, improving data collection processes, and creating tools for parameter processing.

You will communicate insights through visualizations and reports, and help facilitate stakeholder workshops to align energy projections. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in energy data analysis, strong R/Python skills, and fluency in English

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the energy sector with a strong understanding of European electricity markets and decarbonisation strategies.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis and development using R or Python.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder inputs or managing consultation processes within a professional environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for conducting complex data analyses and handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Collect and challenge energy scenario data for various European countries to ensure alignment with defined storylines.
• Develop and improve data collection processes and methodologies for the creation of future electricity system scenarios.
• Create and review analytical tools to process simulation parameters and data items.
• Produce data visualizations and reports to communicate complex insights to internal and external parties.
• Prepare presentations and facilitate workshops with stakeholders to reach alignment on energy projections.
• Support market intelligence activities by monitoring industry trends and contributing to sector updates.

Skills

R

Python

Excel

Stakeholder coordination

English

Dutch/French

Tools

ANTARES

Power BI

QGIS

VBA

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the European energy sector, is seeking a Market Analyst to support the development of future electricity system scenarios. This role involves preparing long-term energy outlooks, analyzing consumption trends across various sectors, and maintaining data-driven simulation tools.

• Collect and challenge energy scenario data for various European countries to ensure alignment with defined storylines.
• Develop and improve data collection processes and methodologies for the creation of future electricity system scenarios.
• Create and review analytical tools to process simulation parameters and data items.
• Produce data visualizations and reports to communicate complex insights to internal and external parties.
• Prepare presentations and faciliti"se workshops with stakeholders to reach alignment on energy projections.
• Support market intelligence activities by monitoring industry trends and contributing to sector updates.

• 3+ years of experience in the energy sector with a strong understanding of European electricity markets and decarbonisation strategies.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis and development using R or Python.
• You have experience coordinating stakeholder inputs or managing consultation processes within a professional environment.
• You possess advanced proficiency in Excel for conducting complex data analyses and handling large datasets.
• You have a strong interest in the energy transition and the ability to challenge projections and scenario data.
• You're an analytical thinker with a proactive mindset, capable of working both independently and in a team.
• You are fluent in English with a fluent level of Dutch and/or French.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with the ANTARES economic dispatch tool or similar electricity market simulators.
• Proficiency in data visualization using Power BI, Qgis, or R.
• Knowledge of VBA for script interfacing and analytical automation.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Medium to long-term project
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers