Power Grid Analyst

TL;DR

Power Grid Analyst: Mapping, analyzing, and modeling electrical grids to inform strategic capex decisions and support the green energy transition with an accent on techno-economic power flow modeling and non-wire solutions. Focus on designing grid investment plans, conducting interconnection analysis, and optimizing resource distribution across international markets.

Location: Hybrid role based in London (UK) or Paris (France).

Company

An innovative energy tech company driving the renewable energy transition through smart technology and customer-centric solutions.

What you will do

• Map, analyze, and model electricity grids across diverse global markets to inform strategic capex planning.
• Develop techno-economic models to determine the optimal mix of energy resources based on grid constraints and peak profiles.
• Conduct technical assessments of grid quality and stability, focusing on flexibility and BESS non-wire solutions.
• Support the design and review of grid development and Integrated Resource Plans for technical sign-off.
• Analyze grid connection queues to provide actionable insights on infrastructure constraints.

Requirements

• Strong background in energy systems or an educational degree in electrical engineering or power system modeling.
• Advanced expertise in power flow modeling tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, or PandaPower.
• Experience with non-linear optimization and development of physics-based grid modeling tools.
• Deep understanding of energy economics, grid infrastructure principles, and utility-scale energy projects.
• Ability to work proactively, iterate quickly, and generate insights from large, complex energy datasets.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of linear economic modeling tools like Plexos.
• Experience with DERs (Distributed Energy Resources) and medium/high voltage grids.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with autonomy in a fast-paced, high-growth, and unique culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that are directly accelerating the global green energy transition.
• Exposure to a wide range of diverse, global projects within the renewable energy sector.
• Environment that prioritizes rapid decision-making, learning, and collaborative building.