Power Systems Research Analyst

Title: Power Systems Research Analyst Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Time: 1 pm – 10 pm IST Eligibility Criteria Minimum CGPA of 7.0 or above on a 10-point scale. Must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering. Specialization or strong academic focus in Power Systems is required. The role of Power System Research Analyst will be to do detailed fundamental analysis along with developing and maintaining various power flow models related to North American Power Markets. The Analyst will work closely with front-office analysts and traders to provide consistent support by giving daily overview of market analysis and draw attention to any outliers/findings within power markets. To be successful in this role, you should have core expertise of Electrical Engineering Concepts focused on power flow modelling and deep understanding of high voltage transmission system and basic proficiency in Python. Tasks/Responsibilities: Research and model supply, demand, and grid congestion fundamentals in US electricity markets for daily financial trading and to assess longer-term trends Use advanced electrical engineering and operations research to support decision-making and trading in US electricity markets using power flow optimization techniques Maintain, execute, and calibrate security constrained optimal power flow models using power system modelling software such as Power World and PSSE Perform in-depth congestion analysis using power-flow modelling techniques involving outage distribution factors, contingency analysis, and optimal power flow (OPF) Research transmission upgrades in ISOs and analyse their impact on the transmission network Analyse and study generation interconnection reports to quantify their impact on congestion patterns within the electrical grid Track and analyse electricity market prices and communicate efficiently regarding market conditions to the trading team Qualifications : Educational qualifications include a master’s in electrical engineering. Focus on power systems is preferred Experience in field of power markets is a plus Hands on experience with production cost modelling software such as PowerWorld and ETAP Advanced technology skills desired for data-mining purposes; Knowledge of SQL programming is a plus Ability to develop compelling and analytical data visualizations using one or more software tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or others Proficient coding skills in Python or MATLAB. Relevant coding experience in field of power systems is preferred Team-oriented and collaborative Show more Show less