Energy Modeling and Development Specialist

Vacancy No

VN4317

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

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- Post-secondary degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in: quantitative energy analysis, electricity market modeling, and/or consulting
- Broad knowledge of the Canadian power industry, policies, regulations, and market
- Flexibility to work out of any of our 4 Ontario offices

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.**Job Description**:

- SLR is looking for an Energy Modeling and Development Specialist to join our dynamic and experienced team of environmental solution providers. We are looking for a highly motivated professional who will assist our clients to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make Canadian energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. As a senior practitioner, you will be a key contributor to our technical service offerings, designing and implementing innovative energy solutions and providing sound technical advice to our clients.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged and collaborative provincial and national team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued.Key Responsibilities

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and price forecasting studies to predict future market dynamics and inform client strategies and decision making
- Carry out pre-feasibility assessments, energy resource evaluations, and complete techno-economic assessments
- Report on the competitiveness and economic efficiency of energy projects, highlighting key findings and recommendations
- Lead the data analytics strategy to determine asset optimization and energy arbitrage opportunities
- Create quantitative analysis and run advanced pricing and economic models (Excel/Python) to assess energy storage projects under various market conditions
- Develop tools for automating model updates and improving model integration with other in-house analytics tools
- Articulate and explain energy market developments and provide analysis of critical changes to internal stakeholders

**Working at SLR**

We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. You will enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your technical and project management skills.

**Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team**:

- Competitive total compensation plan including, vacation, RRSP contribution, benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives
- Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing energy advisory consulting team.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Python and other relevant computer programming languages.
- Proven experience in financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and data analysis, particularly in the energy sector.
- Strong understanding of energy systems, finance, and market dynamics.
- Experience in conducting feasibility assessments, resource needs assessments, and asset valuation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to draft comprehensive reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- A team player with a keen interest in sustainability and innovation in the energy industry.Country

Canada

Office

Toronto