Power System & Market Modeling Engineer – Altea Energy

Duration / Location

• Starting date: 1st October 2025

• Duration: 12 months

• Renewable: Yes

• Location: Saclay, France

• Remote work: Partial remote (La Défense – 2 days/week)

• Status: Residential

Missions / Service Dimensions

The selected engineer will contribute to the techno-economic modeling of energy systems to support long-term electricity price forecasting, especially in terms of consumption and production patterns.

Main Activities

• Model electricity demand under assumptions such as weather sensitivity, sectoral growth, social behavior, etc.
• Simulate generation by technology, including renewable penetration and hydroelectric system models (water inflow, etc.)
• Adapt energy system modeling to reflect evolving regulations and market design
• Support development of a roadmap for electricity markets as part of the research program
• Conduct industrial and scientific research on electricity market optimization
• Identify and assess challenges posed by large-scale renewable energy deployment
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, academic institutions, and R&D programs

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education: Master’s degree or PhD in energy systems or electrical engineering
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in fundamental market price modeling
• Market knowledge: Familiarity with electricity market structures in Europe and/or the USA
• Technical skills:
• Proficiency in Python
• Knowledge of modeling tools: Plexos, Antares, PowerFactory, etc.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French