Senior Power and Energy Systems Modeler

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, Climate Tech, Carbon ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a sustainability-related field or a Bachelor's degree with significant power system modeling experience. Proficiency with power system modeling tools like PyPSA, GenX, ReEDS, or PLEXOS is required, along with experience in authoring, reviewing, or accepting power system modeling results. Familiarity with national and sub-national scale capacity expansion and production cost models, as well as knowledge of electricity decarbonization policy and technology, is essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Power and Energy Systems Modeler will implement power system modeling, focusing on capacity expansion, unit commitment, and economic dispatch for electricity decarbonization. Responsibilities include collaborating with science and technology teams to develop modeling frameworks, advising clients on decarbonization strategies based on analysis, identifying risks and solutions for power systems, and staying current with modeling best practices and policy changes. The role also involves generating insights and thought leadership from modeling and client engagements.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Capacity expansion models

Production cost models

Unit commitment

Dispatch models

Electric grid decarbonization

Climate action

Carbon management

Carbon Direct

Provides carbon reduction and removal expertise

About Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct focuses on helping businesses, governments, and private entities reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the environment. They provide scientific and technical expertise on various carbon technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, and direct air capture. Their team of over 30 scientists offers tailored advice based on rigorous research to meet the specific needs of each client. Carbon Direct's business model includes end-to-end carbon management services, assisting clients in procuring lower carbon products and ensuring their projects have a real climate impact. They conduct thorough due diligence to validate project viability and safety. Targeting Fortune 500 companies and other committed entities, Carbon Direct aims to help reduce and remove over 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, generating revenue by charging for their specialized services.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$58.4MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision

20 days of paid time off and 11 company-wide holidays

16 weeks of paid parental and family leave

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats

Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

Risks

Emerging carbon management startups could dilute Carbon Direct's market share.

Volatility in carbon credit prices poses financial risks to Carbon Direct's projects.

Regulatory changes may require rapid adaptation and increased compliance investment.

Differentiation

Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services with scientific expertise.

The company provides tailored advice on sustainable aviation fuel and direct air capture.

Carbon Direct conducts thorough due diligence to ensure project viability and safety.

Upsides

Growing interest in carbon credit markets boosts demand for Carbon Direct's services.

Increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel aligns with Carbon Direct's expertise.

Recognition on LinkedIn's Top Startups List enhances brand presence and talent attraction.

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