Energy System Modeller at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience with UK and/or European power markets, with scenarios, optimisation and dispatch analysis
  • Very capable working in Python and SQL - writes clean, readable and reproducible analytics and modelling code
  • Experience developing with a modern multiplayer developer workflow such as that listed in the data stack (Python, Databricks, Kubernetes, Terraform, Streamlit, Airflow, Circle CI, Parquet/Delta on S3, Spark, DBT, SparkSQL)
  • Strong mathematical background, able to research and learn about models and algorithms and apply them to the problem at hand
  • Inquisitive mindset to understand the true requirements of a problem with a business and user focus
  • Excellent technical communicator, able to present results to non-technical audiences as a clear narrative
  • Favour simplicity - use simple, reliable tools, build understandable models, take the shortest route
  • Collaborative mindset, enjoy interactions with multiple teams
  • Proactive, show initiative in unguided work developing tools and capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Use and develop industry leading tools to run whole electricity system simulations
  • Develop tools to understand the impact of weather, changing technology mix, local flexibility and emerging technologies on system behaviour
  • Support a range of key commercial decisions and operations, from short-term optimisation to long-term investment decisions
  • Work closely with global teams across Trading, Risk Management, Strategy, Policy and Senior Leadership to articulate outputs and drivers

Skills

Python
SQL
PyPSA
Plexos
BID3
power market analysis
scenarios
optimisation
dispatch analysis
electricity system modelling
linear programming

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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