(Senior) Energy Modeller

Department: Modelling

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gurugram, India

Description

This is a unique international opportunity for a professional seeking to build their career in the energy sector to join our Asia-Pacific region as a (Senior) Energy Modeller. Aurora’s modelling team create and maintain the energy models that underpin our subscription analytics, advisory, and software offerings. Our services are widely used by leading energy companies and investors.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. They will contribute to our energy modelling efforts by combining energy market knowledge with state-of-the-art optimization techniques. They will be given responsibility to lead model development projects and provide supervision and guidance to junior colleagues.

Software development
Optimisation or other quantitative modelling techniques
Energy Market forecasting
Power flow modelling

The successful candidate will combine technical ability with a strong track record of leadership and dependable performance in team-oriented environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of modelling techniques to capture complex real-world issues within our models.
Contribute to continuously improving how the modelling team operates
Support the development of junior colleagues.

As a (Senior) Energy Modeller you will be an expert in either the development or configuration of Aurora’s modelling software, with some of the following specialist responsibilities:

Applying expert knowledge of power markets to design new modelling approaches
Working closely with Aurora’s Subscription Analytics and Advisory teams to deliver key market insights
Delivering Aurora’s power flow models as robust, high-quality software for internal and external clients
Advancing the use of software design best practice within the modelling team

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in developing models or software in a commercial environment.
Relevant degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other quantitative field from a top university.
Knowledge of one programming language, e.g. Python, Matlab, C++,R, Java.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical ability.
Deep interest in energy and/or decarbonization.
Strong interpersonal skills, and a great team player.

Desirable attributes:

Experience in the field of mathematical optimization
Relevant PhD
Line management experience
Expert experience with Python
Familiarity in software engineering best practice (version control, automatic testing, writing modular code)
Experience of developing Energy market models and / or Power market models.

What we offer

A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
A competitive salary package
Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

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