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Power Grid Analyst

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United Kingdom; France , London

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Job Description:

Octopus Energy Group is an energy tech company. We use technology to make green electrons cheap and revolutionise customer experiences. We are looking for a Grid Analyst with a passion for understanding and designing electricity grids. This role is an exciting opportunity to use and develop superb tools to help inform our own commercial decisions as well as to help shape the energy system for participants, both in the UK and around the world.

Job Responsibility:

  • Grid assessment: Map, analyse and model grids across various markets
  • Analyse and provide insights to inform capex strategy, prioritising non-wire solutions
  • Techno-economic and electrical power flow modelling to define optimal mix of resources against specific objectives (grid constraints, peak profile, LOLE, LCOE etc.)
  • Technical assessment of solutions for grid quality and stability issues, with a focus on non-wire solutions (flexibility and BESS)
  • Grid development plans: support the team in reviewing and designing grid investment plans or Integrated Resource Plans, for technical sign-off
  • Interconnection: Analyse grid constraints and provide insights on grid connection queues

Requirements:

  • Strong background in energy systems
  • Educational background in electrical engineering or power system modeling
  • Advanced power flow modelling expertise (PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, PandaPower) and knowledge of non-linear optimisation
  • Ability to run or develop deterministic physics based grid modelling tools
  • Experience with DERs, medium and high voltage grids and utility-scale energy projects
  • Deep understanding of energy economics and grid infrastructure principles
  • Enjoys generating insights from large and complex sets of energy data and metrics
  • Enjoys starting things from scratch, pro-actively look (and find) data, and iterating quickly
  • Natural curiosity and passion for all things grid and the energy transition

Nice to have:

Knowledge of linear, economic modeling, e.g. plexos

What we offer:
  • Flexible salary matching experience
  • Unique culture
  • Perks you actually care about
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Customised interview process

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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