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Power Systems Optimization Researcher

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Job Dimensions

As a Power Systems Optimization Researcher, you'll be a technical leader in the simulation and optimization of power systems, energy storage, and other flexible assets. You'll coordinate closely with internal branches Renewables USA, OneTech R&D, and other technical lines. Your role will also involve working with external research partners, including universities, national labs, and startups. Expect to travel approximately 15% of the time.

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Activities

You'll drive key projects within the R&D Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program and the US R&D Power roadmap.You'll serve as a subject matter expert in power systems and renewable/energy storage optimizations for both internal partners and stakeholders. A core part of your role will be to develop model-based and/or machine learning-based optimization algorithms for energy management and dispatch strategies of energy storage, microgrids, and virtual power plants (VPPs). You'll also create model-based and/or machine learning-based forecasting methods for renewable energy production and demand prediction.

Staying ahead of the curve, you'll conduct technology and innovation watch, performing extensive scouting to conceive new methods, procedures, and policies.

You'll actively participate in R&D collaboration projects with internal and external academic partners, contributing to technical/scientific content and securing intellectual property rights whenever possible. This includes coordinating plans with internal R&D teams, managing technical progress and associated data/codes/reports, testing and maintaining codebases, and supporting internal technology transfer.

You'll also be responsible for converting complex data and research findings into innovation briefings and written reports, presenting key results to project stakeholders. Ensuring proper follow-up on project costs, milestones, and result relevance is crucial. Finally, you'll carry out HSE initiatives, comply with safety requirements, and adhere to US laws and company directives.

According to your experience, you'll manage research and development work in coordination with your direct manager and Program Manager.

You'll also have the opportunity to represent the group at an international level, enhancing company’s scientific image.

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Context and Environment

This is a critical role that directly supports an ambitious strategy to achieve 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030. You'll be instrumental in accelerating renewable development in the company’s Research & Technology USA serving the US hub for the firm’s global research activities. This position will focus on developing advanced optimization techniques to drive key business decisions.

This is a transversal role within an international environment, requiring strong skills in optimization (linear programming, machine learning), data science (e.g., Python, pandas), and digital tools (e.g., APIs). You'll need a solid understanding of electrical grid infrastructure and major US power markets (i.e., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM).

You'll also maintain regular relations with other R&D teams as well as business teams.

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Qualifications/Experience Required

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Materials Engineering, Energy & Power Systems, or a related field of study.

• 5+ years of experience in a field related to power systems (modeling, analysis, optimization, etc.).

• Experience in smart grid innovation (transmission and distribution power systems modeling, renewables and energy storage modeling and optimization, and/or demand-side management).

• Proficiency in linear optimization and machine learning techniques; experience in artificial intelligence is a plus.

• Demonstrated research creativity (e.g., publications, patents) in the simulation and optimization of complex power systems.

• Experience in software programming and simulation tool development, with strong coding skills in Python, Julia, and/or MATLAB, including proficiency in common libraries for data science and optimization.

• Experience working with US electricity market data is a plus (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO preferred).

• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

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Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.