Senior System Development and Economics Expert
- Posted 29 November 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationBrussels
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
- ReferenceNHLI-5NOV23
- Contact NameNicolas Huebner
Job description
The Role:
The expert will take part in projects focusing on the global implementation of the energy transition and the planning of renewable energy source (RES) based power systems of the future.
Power system and energy market modelling
Using software tools like Plexos and Antares, you will optimize energy systems. Energy scenario analysis and quantification for net-zero energy ecosystems.
Power system flexibility assessment, country flexibility mapping and tracking.
Sector coupling solutions for integrated system planning: transportation (E-mobility), heating/cooling, industry and synthetic fuels (Hydrogen, P2X).
Investment analysis and techno-economic assessments
Generation and energy storage expansion planning for systems with high shares of renewables: PPA design, strategic renewable deployment
Interconnectors business case assessment and Cost-Benefit-Analysis (CBA).
Grid development for renewable integration: CBA for transmission expansion, renewable locational optimisation, energy storage and P2X technology sizing and location, grid enhancing technologies.
Advanced analytics and toolchain development
Dealing with large models and complex data sets such as nodal pricing, flow-based market coupling, dispatch optimisation, bidding zone reconfiguration assessment, and price forecasting.
Steering the development of automation and analysis tools
Project acquisition & delivery
Driving new leads and being responsible for managing or contributing to the development of project proposals
Manage and deliver projects, ensuring timelines, budgets and client expectations
Actively engage with stakeholders, demonstrating a solid understanding of their needs and delivering convincing results
Lead or participate in project teams, facilitating effective communication and fostering a collaborative working environment
The Individual:
Master's degree in engineering, applied economics, mathematics or physics;
5+ years of relevant experience in power system and energy market modelling and optimisation – with software tools like Plexos and Antares
Experience with data analytics and modelling languages. Mastering languages like Python and R is an asset
Ability to translate complex data into key strategic insights and valuable actions
Experience in delivering results on time and quality as project manager/work package lead, presenting results to client and managing internal resources
Fluent in English