Sr. Research Scientist, Grid Modeling US

Profil du candidatIdeal Candidate Profile:• M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Economics, Data Science or Machine Learning• Minimum of 10 years of Power sector experience; 12+ years working overall.• Familiarity and experience with all major US electricity markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, NYISO, SPP, MISO, NE-ISO)• Detailed understanding of breakdown of ERCOT energy production and load forecasts.• Familiarity with grid modelization software (e.g. PLEXOS, PowerWorld, etc.)• Deep understanding of production cost models, power flow models, and capacity expansion.• Experience with building software tools using product development best practices, managing people (including remote workforce), managing large scale (cross-department) development efforts.• Understanding of the implementation timeline of regulatory rulings.• Familiarity with the regulatory proceedings and governing bodies in the major electricity markets and nationally & d ata science methods for analyzing large data sets.• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to work in a diverse and multidisciplinary research team.• Fluent English.• Working knowledge of French (optional).ActivitésIn this role you will o perate within the Group’s Quality and HSE standards as relevant to the project while promote HSE initiatives and ensure a strong awareness to HSE matters across the team. Other responsibilities include:• Supervise in existing or future R&D collaborations with national labs, academic institutions, consulting firms, or industrial companies.• Propose, manage and develop projects for their team, aligned with R&D planning and budget.• Participate in team member selection (internal, external, interns) and supervise the team for their assigned projects.• Actively contribute to project technical development and management.• Contribute to strategy for R&D Projects: technical and scientific content.• Ensure a functional and efficient coordination of a multidisciplinary project team located on several sites.• Present and promote technical achievements to internal stakeholders during annual technical reviews at a high level (VP RD, CTO).• Validate the project directions through Steering Committees.• Contribute to adjacent R&D developments by offering a broad technological perspective.• Stay abreast of relevant technological developments and understand the Group’s position with respect to its competitors.• Play an active part in budgeting and program extension to new areas of research.• Contribute to the identification of new technological frontiers and challenges in the project. Alert the stakeholders accordingly.• Promote technical innovation and promote the Group’s image internally and externally.• Lead grid modeling research projects, by contributing to algorithm and code development using best practice software development.• Ensure that US Laws and Group directives are followed and adhered to in own activities.Contexte et environnementThis position is located in the San Francisco, CA office of TotalEnergies R&D.Informations supplémentairesAbout TotalEnergiesTotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.What We ProvideTotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.International ConsiderationTotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.