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Job Description

EDF (lectricit de France) is a global, integrated energy company and the worlds largest electricity producer. With 140 GW of generation capacity across more than 30 countries, EDF generates over 650 TWh of electricity for 38 million customers, and 85% of that electricity has low or no carbon emissions. With 160,000 employees worldwide, EDF is active in the entire value chain of the electric industry, including R&D, project development, generation, trading, transmission, distribution, sales, and energy services. In the US, EDFs operations include EDF Renewables, EDF Trading & Energy Services, Dalkia, EDF R&D, and several smaller business units.
In the US, EDF Innovation Labs role is to provide R&D, innovation, and business development support to the EDF Group. This is done through the creation of partnerships and collaborations with leading research institutions and industries and the identification and development of innovative technologies and solutions. EDF Innovation Lab also introduces start-ups and emerging technologies to EDF Groups business units with the goal of partnering and develop joint ventures.

As Smart Grid Analyst, you will be part of a robust team that is passionate about energy transition topics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and interests in both the technical and business aspects of energy, enabling Smart Grid technologies.

Responsibilities
  • Perform Smart Grid surveys on different topics (DERMS, use of storage systems for grid applications, submetering for electric vehicles, interconnection rules for electric vehicles, SCADA automation, fraud detection, etc.)
  • Provide product and market research and analysis regarding Smart Grids in the US.
  • Work with partners on innovative Smart Grid projects.
  • Identify potential partners to launch projects in France or to join a concrete project in the US.
  • Contribute to Smart Grid experiments (Microgrid, virtual power plants, storage systems, etc.).
  • Develop new smart grid activities and topics contribute to the definition of the strategy concerning Smart Grid in the Innovation Lab and develop new activities for internal or external clients.
  • Contribute to Nexalis business development, in particular the business of third-party applications to answer to clients needs.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s in Engineering, or Energy related sciences, or other relevant field and experience
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience (internships included) in power systems, including grid analysis, utilities forecasting and power system improvements.
  • Knowledge of US power markets required.
  • A bright and energetic person motivated to improve the world through energy
  • Validated leadership abilities
  • Self-motivated, autonomous, entrepreneurial, with strong analytical and synthetic skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and deliver under deadlines
  • Ability to work mostly autonomously to analyze, filter, and deliver
  • Flexible and willing to take on any projects to support the team
  • Salary between $110,000 to $120,000, based on experience and education.
Note: EDF is an EEO employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EDF participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
EDF is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at EDF via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at EDF in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of EDF. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by EDF.
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