The candidate must be well-versed in the technical and policy aspects of energy storage and its application in the energy and power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to project deliverables and schedule and should coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams to meet the project objectives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research related to least-cost resource planning for different states.
  • Conduct research related to the field of energy storage.
  • Undertake economic analysis in the areas of the energy and power (such as energy storage, renewable energy, electric mobility, and electricity transmission and distribution) to support policy decisions.
  • Develop financial/econometric models pertaining to the energy and power sector. 
  • Compile energy market data, and analyse market trends, including demand, supply, and price projections.
  • Establish communication and coordinate for data/analysis with relevant stakeholders (government, industry, and academia).
  • Document and publish the research findings in detailed reports, journals articles, conference papers, and op-eds.

 

 

Qualifications

  • MTech or its equivalent in Energy/Power Studies or in a related field.

 

 

Experience

  • 1-4 years of relevant professional experience in energy and economic modelling 
  • Experience in writing high-quality research reports, including white papers, journals, policy briefs, etc. 
  • Experience working with generating companies, distribution utilities, renewable nodal agencies, regulatory commissions, ministries, and other government bodies.

 

 

Skill Set

  • Expertise in carrying out least-cost resource planning for the power sector, cost-benefit, lifecycle cost, impacts, forecasting, market penetration, and consequences analyses of energy market.  
  • Ability to prepare medium- to long-term energy sector outlook reports for various states.  
  • Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in energy domain.
  • Competence in using software and statistical tools (like Python, R, SAS, tableau, SPSS, etc.) to develop economic models and derive results. 
  • Competence in using power system planning tools.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills required with good interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to collect necessary data and discuss study findings. 
  • Ability to work in a multi-functional team and make effective and timely decisions.

 

 

Location

 

Bengaluru/Noida

 

 

How to apply

 

Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject "Application: Senior Analyst (Energy Storage)” and attach a copy of your updated CV, as well as a cover letter.