Energy Asset Modelling and Optimization Specialist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Uniper Full time

The Energy Asset Modelling Specialist at Uniper plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of investment decisions and strategic recommendations by modelling the performance and profitability of Uniper's energy assets. This involves assessing the impacts and trade-offs of different options in various market environments, ensuring the company remains competitive and adaptable to changing market conditions.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance optimization models for Uniper's energy assets, including power stations, heat grids, energy storage, and renewables.
  • Run models with multiple technical scenarios and market price sensitivities to describe Uniper's option space and potential outcomes.
  • Maintain and update models to reflect changing market and asset conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses on Uniper and third-party assets within Uniper's core markets.
  • Provide insights and recommendations for investment decisions and strategy projects based on model outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance asset modelling and links to related processes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • PhD or Master's degree in Energy Asset Modelling, Operations Research, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in energy asset optimization and modelling in academia and/or industry.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficiency in optimization and simulation software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to translate complex modelling results into actionable strategies.
  • Track record of working collaboratively based on trust and openness.

What Uniper Offers:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Personal development and learning opportunities.
  • Enhanced company pension with up to 12% company contributions.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Electric vehicle charging at company sites.
  • In-house occupational health services.
  • Company-funded private medical insurance including free GP service.
  • Performance-related benefits.
  • Access to a range of flexible benefits, including share incentive plan, dental, critical illness, and life insurance.

At Uniper, we value our employees and offer a supportive working culture that encourages creativity and innovation. We provide various flexible working arrangements and support home office equipment. Our company is committed to providing special support to certain areas, including competitive salary, personal development, and learning opportunities.



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