Resource Adeuqacy & Resilience Specialist

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Client:EPRI Europe DAC
Location:Spain, Spain
Job Category:Other
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EU work permit required:Yes
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Job Views:1
Posted:30.04.2025
Expiry Date:14.06.2025
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Job Description:DescriptionRole/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Transmission Operations and Planning Group at EPRI, a team of leading power system analysts and energy-economic modelers.
You will source and prepare datasets, build and extend resource adequacy and resilience models, and conduct adequacy analyses to address research questions around the electric sector, interconnection, and economy-wide decarbonization in the Middle East, U.S., and other countries.
You will prepare slide decks, reports, and briefings, and present research findings to diverse audiences.
This position supports new EPRI modeling work in the Middle East and Europe, as well as supporting our existing U.S.-based adequacy team engaged globally.
The Transmission Operations and Planning team offers the opportunity to work with established experts in a stimulating and innovative environment to address key research questions in collaboration with electric companies and government partners.
You will have autonomy in project work while collaborating with a broader team, with flexible hours and scheduling.
This position can be based in Ireland, Spain, Germany, France, UAE (Dubai), or any other EU country where EPRI Europe operates.
You may work remotely or from an office in Dublin or Dubai.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate would have:
An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in electrical engineering, operations research, energy resources, economics, computer science, systems engineering, or related fields;
Experience in building and running energy sector simulation or optimization models; experience with resource adequacy or reliability assessment is a plus;
Experience conducting analyses to answer policy, regulatory, market, and technology research questions for energy sector stakeholders;
Experience or understanding of capacity markets, resource accreditation, or resource adequacy assessments in European or Middle East contexts;
Proficiency with high-level modeling systems for mathematical programming, optimization, and economics, such as Python, Plexos, GAMS, AMPL, Matlab, R, or similar;
Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly;
A positive attitude, comfortable working independently and collaboratively;
Interest and experience in developing and contributing to cutting-edge research and knowledge transfer;
Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and creating deliverables.
Some international travel (15-20%) is expected for conferences, meetings, and visits.
Note: EPRI complies with export control regulations, including ITAR, Part 810, and EAR.
The candidate must be able to work with export-controlled technology/information without further government authorization.
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