Grid Modeling Researcher (Contract)

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Transportation allowance

Job summary

TotalEnergies E&P Research & Technology USA, Inc. in Houston, TX invites applications for a Grid Modeling Researcher.

You will be part of the US and Global teams tackling advanced electricity market modeling to support energy strategy and grid modernization. The role requires 3+ years in electricity power markets, strong data science and quantitative analysis skills, and collaboration with researchers at national labs and universities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a field related to electricity power markets (design, analysis, optimization, etc.).
• Experience with data science and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert in the major US electricity markets for internal partners and stakeholders
• Develop experimental plans and perform methodical testing for new modeling approaches and inputs
• Adjust energy system modeling to consider the impact of regulatory and market design evolution
• Industrial and scientifical scouting on electricity market system modeling and optimization
• Identification and collaboration with industry-leading research partners, both internally and externally
• Coordinate plans with internal R&D teams with similar goals
• Ensure proper follow-up with key stakeholders for project costs, milestones, and relevance of results

Skills

Data science

Quantitative analysis

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Tools

Grid modeling software

Job description

Employer company TotalEnergies E&P Research & Technology USA, Inc.

Domain Research Innovation&Developpt

Type of contract Fixed term position

Contract duration 1 Years

Experience Minimum 3 years

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as

• PTO
• paid holidays
• transportation allowance

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

About You

You see the power grid as an essential highway that drives our current and future energy needs. You’re familiar with the way the grid is evolving: from the addition of renewable generation and electric vehicles to the impact of changing weather patterns. You believe in the power of data to lead to new and exciting discoveries, and you want the opportunity for those discoveries to impact a global business.

About The Job

As a Grid Modeling Researcher, you will be a part of the TotalEnergies Research & Technology organization that works with our rapidly growing US and Global Business teams to help address their current technical needs and test new technologies for the future.

This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy strategy of our company. In collaboration with other researchers on the team and external researchers at national labs and universities, the results from this person’s work will be an important part of the growth within TotalEnergies and the company’s global goal of 100GW of renewables by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert in the major US electricity markets for internal partners and stakeholders
• Develop experimental plans and perform methodical testing for new modeling approaches and inputs (e.g. nodal to zonal simplification, demand side modeling, etc.)
• Adjust energy system modeling to consider the impact of regulatory and market design evolution
• Industrial and scientifical scouting on electricity market system modeling and optimization
• Identification and collaboration with industry-leading research partners, both internally and externally
• Coordinate plans with internal R&D teams with similar goals
• Ensure proper follow-up with key stakeholders for project costs, milestones, and relevance of results

This position can be based remotely, in Houston, TX or additional locations. I f you are placed on assignment with TotalEnergies, your compensation is determined on factors such as skills, experience, geographic location, and other market conditions.

Candidate Profile

Education/Experience:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Power Systems, or related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in a field related to electricity power markets (design, analysis, optimization, etc.)
• Experience with data science and quantitative analysis

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in transmission and distribution power systems, grid innovation, and/or demand side forecasting
• Experience in translating macro trends in grid development (renewable generation, flexible demand side resources, electrification, etc.) into a quantitative impact (congestion, load curve, nodal pricing, etc.)
• Familiarity with grid modeling software
• Interest in on-going research and policy topics related to the US electrical grid
• Proficiency in French

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.