Energy Modelling Analyst

Energy Modelling Analyst – Dublin or Cork

18 Month Contract

Salary: €53,071 per annum (€29.16 per hour equivalent)

Contract: 18-month contract – Secondment Cover

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite per week

Annual Leave: 29 days

Lex Consultancy is currently recruiting for an Energy Modelling Analyst to join a specialist team focused on energy research, data analysis and supporting Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded professional with experience in data modelling, programming and energy systems to contribute to research and analysis that informs national energy policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct energy modelling studies, particularly analysing energy efficiency measures and heating system decarbonisation options.
• Contribute to the development of analytical tools using Python or similar programming languages.
• Prepare, integrate and analyse data to improve modelling inputs and outputs.
• Produce reports, technical briefings and data visualisations to communicate analytical findings.
• Research emerging trends and identify opportunities to improve modelling methodologies and analytical tools.
• Support the development of energy modelling frameworks and analytical processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present research findings and represent the organisation at relevant meetings and events.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (minimum NFQ Level 7) in Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Mathematics or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in modelling or data analysis (postgraduate studies may count).
• Demonstrable programming experience using Python or a similar language.
• Experience with SQL or similar database querying languages.
• Strong IT skills, including modelling, simulation, data analysis and presentation tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable:

• Experience with energy systems modelling or statistical modelling.
• Knowledge of building energy efficiency and heating technologies.
• Understanding of energy decarbonisation and climate action.
• Experience with data engineering and cloud-based tools.
• Strong practical Python programming experience.

Additional Information:

• 35 hours net per week.
• 29 days annual leave, excluding public holidays.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
• Occasional nationwide travel may be required.
• Salary is fixed and non-negotiable.

Closing Date: Thursday12th November 2026 at 5:00pm.

If you have the relevant technical background and are interested in contributing to Ireland's sustainable energy future, I'd love to hear from you email Tara in Lex Consultancy