Junior Energy System Modeller (18 months Fixed Term Contract)

Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.

Frontier is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We support our clients on some of the most interesting, topical and high- profile issues across these areas. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics, analysis and modelling. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. We use our analysis to provide insight into complex situations, giving clients jargon-free opinions and results that can withstand even the closest scrutiny.

We advise across sectors and countries, and we are one of the largest economic consultancies in Europe. The company has grown rapidly since it was founded over 25 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across seven European offices (London, Cologne, Dublin, Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Madrid). The company is employee-owned and has a solid culture of openness and employee engagement.

We are currently looking for an Energy Modelling Analyst to join us initially on an 18-month fixed term contract with the possibility to be extended. We are open to you being based in either Berlin, Cologne, London or Paris.

The energy system optimisation team at Frontier

The Energy System Optimisation team develops cutting-edge models that offer valuable insights into the increasingly complex landscape of energy systems across various sectors and technologies. As a member of this team, you will engage in every phase of our model-based analyses, including data collection, evaluation, model development, scenario analysis, and communication. Leveraging Frontier’s profound expertise in current energy markets and emerging trends, our models assist industries, policymakers, and regulators in shaping future energy systems and achieving climate protection targets both efficiently and reliably.

An overview of the Energy System Optimisation Fixed term contract

• Analysis and Problem Solving- Developing your technical and modelling skills and working closely with Frontier economic analysts and consultants to develop new functionalities or enhance existing models in our portfolio of energy market models
• Communication - Providing clear explanations of your technical work, your conclusions and how they were reached.
• Work management- Structuring and managing time to deliver consistently good work under conflicting challenges
• Team working- Collaborating and providing support as part of a small, busy international team and developing your knowledge to help across wider teams of economists
• Client relationships- Building regular contact through day-to- day project interactions and tailoring outputs to different clients
• Frontier Ambassador- Contributing to the life of the firm beyond project work through Frontier values: Open, Interesting, Profitable and Fun

Throughout the fixed term contract, you’ll be supported by an experienced mentor and your graduate ‘buddy’.

About You

You will:

• Have obtained a minimum 2:1 (B+ or equivalent) bachelor's and preferably a Masters, in economics or equivalent subject
• Deep interest and understanding of energy markets and the underlying economics
• Experience with optimisation problems and algebraic modelling languages (e.g. GAMS)
• Have good skills in R or Python. Familiarity with other tools such as Git/GitHub, Python, STATA, Mathematica/Matlab and PowerBI would also be desirable
• Be an effective collaborator
• Be intellectually curious and willing to learn new techniques and apply them to novel problems.
• Have exceptional communication skills (feedback skills, communicating under pressure and taking the lead where needed)
• Have an ability to meet deadlines
• Have a proven interest in learning about economics, especially those topics at the intersection of energy modelling and economics such as market design and consumer behaviour
• Have a fluency in English (a second language is also desirable, but not essential)

If any of the requirements listed do not fully apply to you, but you feel that you could bring a growth mindset to those areas, we still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll get from the fixed term contract

This is a great opportunity to manage your own time to work both independently and also work collaboratively with the energy optimisation team and with other teams across Frontier. You’ll be able to share your technical skills with other members of the team, whilst you develop your own skills.

You will gain a deep understanding of the complexities of modern energy systems and learn to build fit-for-purpose models using essential tools such as GAMS and Python. Additionally, you will enhance your ability to effectively communicate and simplify complex concepts for others.

What you need to do next?

(We would highly encourage applicants to apply early as the vacancy may close earlier if positions are filled)

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We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms.

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.