EDF Energy
Research Engineer - Power Systems
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Job Description
- Req#: 25568
Research Engineer – Power Systems
Do you have experience in coding in Python and a passion for helping Britain achieve Net Zero? If so, come and join EDF as a Research Engineer!
The Opportunity
EDF R&D is a core part of the EDF Group and is advancing research in the fields of Nuclear (Modelling and Simulation; Natural Hazards and Environment; Waste and Decommissioning), Offshore Wind, Energy Systems, Zero Emissions Mobility and Smart Digital Technologies.
We are looking for a talented Research Engineer to join the Zero Carbon Systems team responsible for leading and contributing to a variety of research projects related to Power Systems Optimisation, Economic Assessment and Business Model Development, Energy Storage Solutions, Low Carbon Generation and many others.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary of £42,000 (depending on experience) and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.
Your rewards package includes a choice of benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.
Flexible working means you can work from home (if you wish) and we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively. The team travel to our London offices for some meetings as required.
Gopal Sivakumar, Research Engineer says ‘I am thrilled to be part of EDF R&D as a research engineer in the Zero Carbon Systems team. Working on energy system modelling to unlock their full potential and collaborating with diverse stakeholders is very rewarding and motivating. Our diverse and cohesive team, led by an empowering manager, fosters my growth, making every day both exciting and rewarding. If you share a passion for modelling work, enjoy tackling challenges head-on, and seek a dynamic team, this is the perfect fit for you. EDF's research engineer position offers an exhilarating and fulfilling journey.’
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
As a Research Engineer, you will work collaboratively with other colleagues within the Zero Carbon Systems team and the wider EDF R&D UK Centre to support the development and delivery of research projects for the benefit of EDF Energy, the UK Energy Sector and EDF Group.
You will be responsible for delivering high quality analytical modelling of power systems operation, sourcing data and information for the use in research projects and maintaining and developing Python based optimisation models.
You will successfully apply/bid for financial support for research projects as well as UK/EU funding, develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with relevant universities and industrial partners.
Who you are
We are looking for somebody with experience in coding in Python, data gathering and analysis, developing and maintaining optimisation models and overall understanding of power system economics.
You will have knowledge of innovative energy technologies and systems, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to think strategically whilst working on a variety of projects amongst a highly skilled team of research engineers. Collaboration and stakeholder relationships are a key focus for this role and therefore, we are looking for somebody with excellent communications skills and the ability to build and develop effective relationships both internally and externally.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 27th August 2023.
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.About the company
EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom.
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