Aurora Energy Research · 1 day ago
Transmission Modelling Research Associate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAurora Energy Research is seeking an enthusiastic energy market expert or electrical engineer to assist in building and refining their SCED power flow model. The role involves analyzing transmission congestion and nodal prices, developing investment opportunity reports, and collaborating with regional teams to improve model accuracy.
EnergyEnergy StorageOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Research and analyze trends in pricing across thousands of nodes in all North American markets and develop reports synthesizing insights into investment opportunities
Work with regional research and modelling teams to build and refine our SCED power flow models across energy markets in North America
Ensure consistency in inputs, approach, and products across North American markets
Work with Aurora’s software team to roll out new products involving nodal analysis (e.g. interactive maps to visualize results and tools to launch asset dispatch models)
Develop and share tools for analyzing nodal results, and preparing reports
Document analysis and manage shared team files in an organized, efficient manner
Serve as an expert for Research and Advisory teams for ad hoc support on nodal analysis
Help to improve understanding of nodal markets across all teams
Communicate complicated and technical analysis to clients
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience working in energy markets, ideally with a strong focus on transmission analysis
Undergraduate / Graduate degree in a highly quantitative discipline, ideally electrical engineering or physics
Strong analytical and quantitative skillset; experience working with large datasets using Python, SQL, and Excel
In-depth understanding of Locational Marginal Price (LMP) formation and power flow fundamentals
Pragmatic and commercial mindset, optimizing decisions based on impact and feasibility
Confident and articulate, contributing to discussions with colleagues of all levels
A great team player
Attention to detail and ability to switch fluently between high-level strategic considerations and details of implementation
Demonstrated ability to concisely articulate technical topics to a public audience
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects accurately and meeting deadlines
Benefits
A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
The opportunity to work in a key research team and grow with the company, take on further responsibilities and bring in your own ideas
A fun, informal and international work culture
An office in East Austin with coffee, fruit and snacks available in the office
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
Company
Aurora Energy Research
Aurora Energy Research is a power market analytics company that offers subscription analytics, software solutions, and advisory services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
CGE Partners
2025-06-04Acquired
2020-10-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Madeline R.
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