Resource Modeller

Resource Modeller

Internal title:Yield Modeller

Join our Modelling team in Oxford!

About the position:

Aurora’s modelling team create and maintain the energy models that underpin our subscription analytics, advisory, and software offerings. Our services are widely used by leading energy companies and investors.

The opportunity will suit an experienced quantitative analyst or technical modeller from an engineering consultancy/service provider, or renewable energy developer. The successful candidate will possess a thorough understanding of industry best practices in wind and solar energy yield analysis and robust technical skills, alongside a track record of high performance in team-oriented environments.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. They will contribute to new energy market initiative by combining strong interest in yield methodology refinement with practical yield analysis experience. They will further be given responsibility to lead model development projects and provide supervision and guidance to junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and refine the wind and solar yield modelling pipeline, crucial for Aurora's client offerings
• Drive the integration of Aurora’s in-house software development with industry-standard software such as WindFarmer, WindPro, WASP, PVSyst, SolarGIS, etc.
• Act as the subject matter expert on approaches to energy yield analysis for wind and solar projects at different stages in their life cycle
• Work closely with our software and research teams to derive insights from the model results and support the application of more advanced yield modelling techniques across Aurora
• Contribute to continuously improving how the modelling team operates
• Support the development of junior colleagues

What we are looking for:

Required attributes:

• Min 2 years relevant experience in wind and solar energy yield analysis, covering pre-construction and operational analysis
• Proficiency with programming, preferably Python, for data analysis and model development
• Proficiency with industry-standard modelling tools (PVSyst, pvlib, SolarGIS,WindFarmer, WindPro, WASP etc)
• Knowledge of solar technology and interaction of metrological data with yield modelling
• Strong foundation in uncertainty analysis and data interpretation relevant to renewable energy
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Engineering, Physics, Meteorology, Mathematics)
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and mentorship skills

Desirable attributes:

• PhD in a relevant field, enhancing depth of knowledge in renewable energy systems
• Experience with advanced analytical methodologies, including machine learning or AI techniques, applied within the renewable energy sector
• Knowledge of additional programming languages or software development practices beneficial for model development and data analysis
• Prior leadership or project management experience, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and initiatives within a technical team
• Active engagement in relevant professional networks, contributing to the broader energy analysis community through research, publications, or presentations

What we Offer:

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive salary package
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

About us:

From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments.

While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.

We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.