Octopus Energy

Power Grid Analyst

Octopus Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Grid assessment: Map, analyse and model grids across various markets. Analyse and provide insights to inform capex strategy, prioritising non-wire solutions.
  • Techno-economic and electrical power flow modelling to define optimal mix of resources against specific objectives (grid constraints, peak profile, LOLE, LCOE etc.)
  • Technical assessment of solutions for grid quality and stability issues, with a focus on non-wire solutions (flexibility and BESS).
  • Grid development plans: support the team in reviewing and designing grid investment plans or Integrated Resource Plans, for technical sign-off.
  • Interconnection: Analyse grid constraints and provide insights on grid connection queues.

Requirements

  • Strong background in energy systems. Or an educational background in electrical engineering or power system modeling
  • Advanced power flow modelling expertise (PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, PandaPower) and knowledge of non-linear optimisation. Ability to run or develop deterministic physics based grid modelling tools.
  • Knowledge of linear, economic modeling, e.g. plexos, is a plus. Experience with DERs, medium and high voltage grids and utility-scale energy projects.
  • Deep understanding of energy economics and grid infrastructure principles, enjoys generating insights from large and complex sets of energy data and metrics.
  • Enjoys starting things from scratch, pro-actively look (and find) data, and iterating quickly
Benefits
  • 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
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Hard Skills & Tools
power flow modellinggrid assessmenttechno-economic modellingelectrical power flow modellingnon-linear optimisationdeterministic physics based grid modellinglinear economic modelingenergy systemsgrid quality assessmentBESS
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingproactivedata-driveninsight generationiterative developmentteam collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsadaptability