Quantitative Researcher - US Power Modeling

Country United States / US City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Sales Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 3 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Gas and Power is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context, Trading helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Activities

• Develop, maintain, and run power market simulations using UPLAN for ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO.
• Calibrate model inputs and configurations to reflect observed market conditions, including generation dispatch, transmission constraints, and pricing dynamics.
• Analyze and interpret congestion patterns, identify root causes, and explain relationships to system constraints and market behavior.
• Collaborate with trading and strategy teams to provide actionable insights from model outputs.
• Lead the preparation of scenario analyses and stress tests to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage and improve the automation of model inputs and workflows, working closely with data scientists and developers.
• Ensure model outputs are accurate, timely, and well-documented for internal use.
• Communicate complex modeling results and limitations to non-technical stakeholders through clear visualizations and briefings.
• Stay current with regulatory changes, market design updates, and operational practices in US power markets.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and dashboards for model monitoring and reporting.
• Provide analytical advice and support to asset divisions (Flexible Power, Renewables) on network modeling issues.
• Help in the training of junior quantitative analysts in power modeling.

Candidate Profile

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Energy Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–7 years of experience in power market modeling, preferably using UPLAN or similar SCUC/SCED-based simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of US power markets, especially ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO, including LMP pricing, congestion management, and grid operations.
• Experience with data calibration, model validation, and interpreting market outcomes.
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