Senior Energy System and Integrated Assessment Modeller

Our vision is to create

a safe and sustainable world.

E3M, part of Ricardo plc, develops and maintains large-scale models in the energy, environment, and transport sectors, focusing on the design and impact analysis of various power generation technologies, green fuels, energy demand efficiency, and mobility restructuring. Its integrated modelling tools offer informed, transparent, and robust analysis and recommendations for high-profile clients, including the European Commission, national governments, energy regulators, private companies, financial institutions, and strategic consultancies. Over the past 30 years, E3-Modelling has been central to European energy and climate policy initiatives, with its models playing a key role in European Commission policymaking.

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Collect, structure, keep up-to-date and analyze large datasets with relevance for energy, economy and transport.

Review and summarize scientific, technical and market reports into inputs necessary for quantitative assessments.

Learn and develop energy system modelling tools using the software GAMS, R and/or Python.

Support senior researchers and consultants in delivering projects to clients.

Conduct research and analysis to underpin project work.

Collaborate with the Integrated Assessment Modelling team, including researchers, modellers, and consultants.

Maintain a proactive, organized approach and ensure high-quality work.

Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth.

Key Competencies and Experience

Degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or a relevant field.

Experience in energy systems modelling or a related field.

Proven programming skills in GAMS and/or Python/R.

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, collaborative attitude, and eagerness to learn.

Previous experience or advanced knowledge in modelling power systems, industry sector, transport sector, or climate modelling.

Skills in R, Git & GitHub, and LaTeX are considered important pluses.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance 

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health. 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

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