Our client is looking for a Medior Analyst
Service description:
This RFP aims to contract one consultant, working on-site. Our client is looking for a pro-active, “data and energy geek”. The service should ideally have knowledge of:
- data mining,
- data processing, e.g., VBA, Excel, R, Python,
- data visualization, e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, and
- economic dispatch tools, e.g., ANTARES, PyPSA.
Previous experience in market simulation is a plus.
The consultant will support the team in realizing several tasks all related to:
- development, extension and robustification of (flow-based) market modeling frameworks, including:
- critical analysis of grid data, e.g., PTDF, RAM, CNEC,
- create automated or visual checks to assess quality and validity of input data,
- improve the existing R/Python/VBA/Excel scripts used for model building, and
- enhance code development tooling and processes, e.g., repo, CI.
- research and development into novel approaches for market studies, and
- execution of large-scale market dispatch studies, including:
- cost-benefit analysis within the context of the Federal Development Plan, or for individual interconnections, and
- flow-based market dispatch analysis within the context of the internal ‘Production Vector’ process.
Requirements:
Programming: R or Python (must-have)
- R is currently the primary language used for statistical analysis and data processing within the team. It supports automation and replaces Excel/VBA in handling large datasets. Familiarity with R packages developed by RTE (e.g., for ANTARES) is a plus, for more info see: https://github.com/rte-antares-rpackage.
- Python is increasingly adopted for new tool development. Its general-purpose nature and readability make it an asset for future projects.
Proficiency in at least one of these languages is required; experience with both is highly desirable.
Data Processing: Excel (must-have) & VBA (nice-to-have)
- Excel is essential for data exploration, analysis, and interfacing with R/Python scripts. Many internal databases are maintained in Excel format.
- VBA is occasionally used to enhance Excel functionality and automate workflows.
Economic Dispatch Software: ANTARES (nice-to-have)
- ANTARES is an economic dispatch simulation tool developed by RTE, used to model electricity markets on an hourly basis, for more info see: https://antares-simulator.org/.
- Experience with ANTARES, especially its input/output interface and data handling, is beneficial.
Familiarity with market simulation tools and large-scale data processing (10+ GB per simulation) is a plus.
Software Development Tools (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with version control systems, e.g., Git, is beneficial for collaborative development and code management.
- Experience with IDE environments, e.g., RStudio, VSCode, and package management tools, e.g., pip, is a plus.
Understanding of software development best practices, including documentation, testing, and modular coding, is valued.
Other requirements:
- approximately 3-5 yrs experience,
- knowledge of and interest in the energy market,
- able to work independently and in a team,
- an analytical and innovative mind,
- fluent in French or Dutch, and fluent in English,
- passionate in about the energy transition
- interested to deliver high quality tools to improve the team’s functioning
- looking to invest a team on the medium term where you could face challenging projects and grow your expertise
