Energy Scenario Expert

Function

Elia is strengthening its Scenarios, Market and Adequacy Analysis (SMA) department to address the challenges arising from the evolution of the energy system. The team analyses developments in the Belgian and European energy landscape and conducts studies on the future of energy, security of supply, flexibility, the transmission network and interconnection projects.

As an Energy Scenario Expert, you contribute to the energy transition by developing forward-looking scenarios based on market trends, public policies and changes in the energy system. You participate in strategic studies and long-term outlook projects, develop the assumptions underpinning the scenarios in close collaboration with sector stakeholders (public authorities, DSOs, market participants, etc.), and defend these assumptions with a wide range of stakeholders.

These studies include security of supply assessments covering different time horizons, carried out either by Elia (such as the volume proposals for the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism, the 10-year Adequacy and Flexibility Study, and prospective studies on the future energy system such as the Blueprint study) or by ENTSO-E.

The department also performs economic analyses to support transmission network reinforcement projects. These analyses are used in the context of bilateral projects with other transmission system operators, as part of Elia’s Federal Development Plan, or within the framework of the European TYNDP (Ten-Year Network Development Plan).

Your responsibilities

• Develop the assumptions underpinning short- and long-term energy scenarios for Belgium and its three regions, working closely with DSOs, Fluxys and market participants through task forces and workshops.
• Develop and maintain scenarios covering electricity demand, generation capacity, flexibility, energy storage, electrification of end uses and cross-border exchanges.
• Communicate and defend the developed scenarios in a structured and persuasive manner, adapting your communication to your audience.
• Analyse technological, economic, regulatory and societal trends that influence the evolution of the energy system.
• Represent Elia at industry events and contribute to the dialogue with key market stakeholders to monitor developments and further strengthen your expertise.
• Engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders to challenge, refine and validate the assumptions used in the scenarios.
• Translate complex data into assumptions that can be effectively used in simulation and adequacy models.
• Contribute, within your areas of expertise, to the work of European network operators on security of supply and transmission network development through ENTSO-E and Synergrid.

Your Profile

• You have at least 5 years of experience, ideally in energy scenario development, economic and/or market analysis, or energy system modelling.
• You hold a Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics or Data Analytics.
• You are passionate about the energy system and its challenges, and closely follow developments and key trends in the Belgian and European energy sector.
• Experience in an energy sector other than electricity is considered an asset, as is knowledge of the Belgian energy landscape and the specific roles of the various network operators and regulators.
• You communicate in a precise and convincing manner and can adapt your communication to your audience. You are able to synthesize and communicate your findings clearly, both in writing and orally.
• You combine autonomy, a collaborative mindset and the ability to take ownership of tools or projects.
• You are comfortable using artificial intelligence tools and can leverage them in a structured way to improve the efficiency and quality of analyses.
• You have an affinity for data processing (data science and data engineering). Experience with programming, particularly Python, is an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience in statistics, econometrics and mathematical optimization are considered assets.
• You are fluent in English and either French or Dutch, with a professional working proficiency in the other national language.

Why join us ?

Would you like to contribute to the energy transition and play a role in shaping the energy system of tomorrow? As an Energy Scenario Analyst, you will develop forward-looking scenarios, engage with key stakeholders across the energy sector, and contribute to strategic studies that have a tangible impact on the future of the Belgian and European energy systems.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

Keizerslaan 20, 1000 Brussels

Our office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Brussels-Central station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.