Grid Research Senior Analyst

Job Description

We ensure a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment. You will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to influence major decisions in the energy sector, and the support to grow into an industry expert under the guidance of Aurora’s senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the German grid model in close collaboration with our modelling team;
• Develop and calibrate long-term scenarios for the German electricity grid;
• Conduct timely and rigorous quantitative grid-related analyses to enhance clients’ decision making;
• Structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from model results;
• Monitor market activity, keeping abreast of the latest market and regulatory developments;
• Communicate findings to a broad range of clients and to the wider public (e.g., client workshops, webinars, conferences, media);
• Contribute to the development of our subscription offering for the DACH region, by identifying key trends and new opportunities to expand our capabilities.

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• A university degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering, energy technologies, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering, coupled with a keen interest in energy economics and policy developments;
• A proven ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information;
• An ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties – in writing and verbally;
• A collaborative nature, evidence of performance in team-oriented environments is highly desired;
• Proficiency (C1 Level) in English;
• Strong personal drive, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude;
• Strong interest in energy markets and grid modelling.

Desirable attributes:

• Professional or academic experience in grid modelling;
• Experience in working with energy system and/or optimisation models;
• Proficiency in German.