Grid Modeling Researcher - Remote with Global Impact

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Transportation allowance

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a Grid Modeling Researcher to join its Research & Technology group in the US. You will collaborate with national labs and universities to advance grid modeling, supporting the company’s renewable expansion and energy strategy.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional teamwork across R&D and business lines. Based in Houston or remotely, you will influence market design evolution and contribute to TotalEnergies' goal of expanding renewables while

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electricity power markets design or optimization.
• Experience with data science and quantitative analysis.
• Fluent in English.

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 scientific 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

English fluency

Quantitative analysis

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Grid modeling software

Job description

TotalEnergies is seeking a Grid Modeling Researcher to join its Research & Technology group in the US. You will collaborate with national labs and universities to advance grid modeling, supporting the company’s renewable expansion and energy strategy.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional teamwork across R&D and business lines. Based in Houston or remotely, you will influence market design evolution and contribute to TotalEnergies' goal of expanding renewables while