Power System Modeling Researcher

Context & Environment

⚡ Why Join TotalEnergies?

You'll help shape some of the most important questions in the energy transition:

• How will the grid evolve as renewable penetration grows?
• Where will future congestion emerge-and why?
• How can transmission planning, market design, and new technologies improve reliability?

Your work will directly inform strategic investments, renewable deployment, and long-term asset optimization. You won't just be running models-you'll be influencing the future of the U.S. power system.

Shape the Future of Grid Reliability & Renewable Integration

TotalEnergies is accelerating the energy transition-and advanced power system modeling is at the center of it. We are seeking a Power Systems Modeling Researcher who is passionate about transmission analysis, congestion modeling, and grid reliability. In this high-impact role, you'll develop and run sophisticated power flow models to help us understand grid constraints, inform renewable deployment, and support long-term asset strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, data, and energy markets-translating grid physics into actionable insights that shape the future of clean power.

Activities

What You'll Do
Advanced Grid Modeling & Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed AC and DC power flow models using tools like PSS®E, PowerWorld, and PLEXOS .
• Analyze congestion patterns, constraint utilization, and nodal impacts across U.S. transmission systems.
• Evaluate system reliability through contingency analysis (N-1, N-k, N-1-1).

Data, Topology & System Insights

• Develop and manage datasets for grid topology, outages, ratings, and operational assumptions.
• Study network configurations to identify grid bottlenecks, fault risks, and root causes of congestion.
• Estimate congestion costs and analyze impacts of renewable integration, load growth, and dispatch patterns.

Scenario Modeling & Forecasting

• Assess how congestion changes under evolving scenarios: generation mix shifts, transmission upgrades, retirements, and electrification.
• Interface power flow models with production cost or capacity expansion models to support broader market studies.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as an internal expert on transmission behavior and congestion mechanisms.
• Develop algorithms and code for modeling automation.
• Partner with internal commercial teams, external consultants, national labs, and universities on advanced grid research.
• Present results through clear, compelling visualizations, summaries, and stakeholder presentations.

Candidate Profile

What You Bring
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience modeling transmission networks with tools like PowerWorld or PSS®E .
• 3+ years working with nodal electricity markets, LMPs, and congestion pricing .
• Strong understanding of U.S. ISOs/RTOs (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.) and grid operations.
• Knowledge of transmission system physics (voltage, thermal limits, stability).
• Ability to analyze large technical datasets and communicate complex results clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in Power Systems or similar discipline.
• Experience linking power flow to production cost or capacity expansion modeling.
• Programming experience (Python preferred) for model automation and analytics.
• Familiarity with contingency datasets, congestion forecasting, and market bidding strategies.
• Understanding of how congestion and curtailment affect utility-scale renewable assets.
• French language skills are a plus.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies 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, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.