Transmission Modelling Research Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze trends in pricing across thousands of nodes in all North American markets and develop reports synthesizing insights into investment opportunities
• Work with regional research and modelling teams to build and refine our SCED power flow models across energy markets in North America
• Ensure consistency in inputs, approach, and products across North American markets
• Work with Aurora’s software team to roll out new products involving nodal analysis (e.g. interactive maps to visualize results and tools to launch asset dispatch models)
• Develop and share tools for analyzing nodal results, and preparing reports
• Document analysis and manage shared team files in an organized, efficient manner
• Serve as an expert for Research and Advisory teams for ad hoc support on nodal analysis
• Help to improve understanding of nodal markets across all teams
• Communicate complicated and technical analysis to clients

What we are looking for

• 3+ years’ experience working in energy markets, ideally with a strong focus on transmission analysis
• Undergraduate / Graduate degree in a highly quantitative discipline, ideally electrical engineering or physics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset; experience working with large datasets using Python, SQL, and Excel
• In-depth understanding of Locational Marginal Price (LMP) formation and power flow fundamentals
• Pragmatic and commercial mindset, optimizing decisions based on impact and feasibility
• Confident and articulate, contributing to discussions with colleagues of all levels
• A great team player
• Attention to detail and ability to switch fluently between high-level strategic considerations and details of implementation
• Demonstrated ability to concisely articulate technical topics to a public audience
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects accurately and meeting deadlines

What we offer

• A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work in a key research team and grow with the company, take on further responsibilities and bring in your own ideas
• A fun, informal and international work culture
• An office in East Austin with coffee, fruit and snacks available in the office
• A competitive salary package
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills