Grid Research Associate

• Engineering and grid understanding – a strong understanding of power systems, transmission networks and the physical drivers of congestion and curtailment.
• Quantitative modelling – the ability to work confidently with complex datasets and modelling frameworks to develop robust forward-looking analysis.
• Market understanding – an understanding of how generation, demand, storage, transmission and electricity-market dynamics interact, and what these changes mean commercially.
• Communication – the ability to turn sophisticated technical analysis into clear, compelling insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the rollout and ongoing development of Aurora’s Grid analysis across new and/or existing Indian regions, taking responsibility for analytical delivery, quality assurance and ongoing updates.
• Analyse India’s transmission system, including network build-out, connectivity queues, transmission constraints, project commissioning timelines and grid headroom.
• Develop and quality-assure quantitative analysis of congestion and renewable curtailment, assessing how these evolve as generation, storage, demand and transmission capacity change.
• Work closely with Aurora’s Modelling team to translate engineering, power-system and electricity-market assumptions into robust forward-looking analysis.
• Combine grid modelling with electricity-market fundamentals to understand the commercial implications of transmission constraints and curtailment for renewable and storage assets.
• Analyse large and complex datasets using tools such as Python, SQL and Excel, improving analytical processes and identifying opportunities for automation.
• Translate complex modelling results into clear, commercially relevant conclusions, explaining what is happening, why it is happening and what it means for developers, investors and lenders.
• Communicate Aurora’s analysis confidently through client meetings, subscriber calls, webinars, reports and presentations, adapting technical detail to different audiences.
• Work collaboratively across Research, Modelling and Software teams, clearly communicating assumptions, analytical issues and development priorities.
• Support and review the work of Analysts and interns contributing to infrastructure tracking, data collection and validation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience in power systems, electricity markets, transmission, renewable energy, energy modelling or energy consulting.
• A strong university degree, ideally in electrical engineering, power systems, energy systems, economics, mathematics, physics or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong understanding of power systems and grid fundamentals, including the interaction between generation, demand, transmission and system constraints.
• Strong quantitative and modelling capability, with experience working with complex datasets, models and analytical outputs. Experience using Python, SQL, advanced Excel or power-system modelling software.
• Good understanding of electricity-market fundamentals, with the ability to connect physical grid developments with their implications for renewable and storage projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear, concise and commercially relevant insights.
• Confidence communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to structure a clear analytical argument, identify the key drivers behind modelling results and communicate the “so what”, rather than simply reporting outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own complex analytical workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to analytical quality and robust quality assurance.
• Self-starting, intellectually curious and comfortable working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

• Familiarity with the Indian power sector, including renewable development, transmission infrastructure and electricity-market arrangements.
• Experience working for a transmission or network organisation, renewable developer, power-market consultancy, utility, system operator, IPP or energy analytics firm.
• Understanding of the commercial considerations facing renewable developers, IPPs, lenders and infrastructure investors.
• Experience working with commercial power system software (PSS/E, Powerworld, etc) and/or doing grid connection studies
• Experience analyzing renewable project connectivity and transmission expansion.
• Experience communicating complex quantitative analysis through client presentations, reports, workshops, webinars or other external-facing formats.
• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, power systems, energy systems or a related quantitative field.

What we offer

• Accidental, term life and medical insurance
• Hybrid Work model
• Employee’s Provident Fund Scheme
• Maternity leave
• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects