Grid Modeling Researcher (Contract)

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

TotalEnergies EP Research & Technology USA is the US hub for the global research activity that TotalEnergies engages in. This position will help develop advanced grid modeling capability to drive key business decisions.

• Execute projects outlined in the US Grid Modeling R&D roadmap.
• Coordinate with Data Science group and external third parties for grid modeling scenario development.
• Contribute directly to the evolution of internal grid modeling capability.
• Ensure proper follow-up with key stakeholders for project costs, deadlines, and relevance of results.
• Identify relevant R&D partners (academics, national labs, companies) in the US.
• Propose original solutions for the development of new test methodologies.
• Develop and secure intellectual property rights whenever it is possible.
• Maintain an up-to-date new technology watch and disseminate actionable information to the US research team, relevant Business units, and the R&D Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program.
• Carry out HSE initiatives and comply with safety requirements.
• Follow and adhere to US Laws and company directives.

Education/Experience:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Power Systems, or related field of study.
• 3 years of experience at an electric utility or a field related to electricity markets is required.
• Experience in transmission and distribution power systems, grid innovation, and/or demand side forecasting.
• Experience in translating macro trends in grid development into a quantitative impact (congestion, load curve, nodal pricing, etc.)

Skills:

• Familiarity with data science and quantitative analysis
• Fluent in English; French, a plus