Job Description
Tata
Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)
has collaborated with FSR Global on advancing energy transition
research, capacity building, and regulatory excellence. Our aim is to work in
areas of sustainable development of power sector, which include, but not
limited to, regulatory and policy-based research, innovation in clean energy
technologies, development of technology roadmaps, knowledge-sharing trainings
& initiatives, and capacity building in areas such as Smart Grid
developments, Electric vehicles, energy storage, distributed generation, and
capacity building programs. Research Associates are required who can work in
the field of research and development along with TPDDL and FSR Global.
Job Characteristics:
We
are seeking a Power System Analyst (Production Cost Modelling) with
expertise in both the economic and technical dimensions of electricity
markets. The role involves applying advanced production cost models (PCM) to
evaluate the operational and economic impacts of energy policies, market
reforms, and emerging technologies in the context of the global energy
transition.
The
ideal candidate will have a strong background in electricity market modelling,
resource adequacy, and techno-economic analysis, with the ability to translate
modelling results into clear policy and market design insights.
Responsibility:
Production Cost Modelling & Analysis
· Develop, calibrate, and run production cost models using tools such as PLEXOS, GAMS, PROMOD, or Aurora to simulate wholesale electricity market operations.
· Analyse results on generation dispatch, transmission congestion, market prices, system reliability, and emissions.
· Conduct resource adequacy assessments and evaluate the economic potential of new technologies, including energy storage and green hydrogen.
Policy & Economic Analysis
· Design
and execute modelling scenarios that reflect proposed policy changes and market
reforms.
· Quantify
the economic impacts of policies such as renewable purchase obligations,
capacity markets, and emissions trading schemes.
· Draft and contribute economic modelling inputs for reports, policy briefs, and regulatory filings.
Market Design & Framework Development
· Apply modelling insights to support the design and evaluation of new market frameworks, including the I-IRA framework and Global South adequacy needs.
· Support the development of evidence-based frameworks for tariff design, capacity planning, and integrated resource planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
· PhD or Master’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Economics, Operations Research, or a related
quantitative discipline.
· 3–7 years
of relevant experience in electricity market analysis and production cost
modelling (research, policy, or industry).
· Proficiency with at least one
major PCM platform (PLEXOS, GAMS, PROMOD, Aurora).
· Strong understanding of electricity
market economics, unit commitment, economic dispatch, and reliability
assessment.
· Excellent quantitative skills:
proficiency in Python or R for data processing and analysis is highly
desirable.
· Demonstrated ability to synthesize
complex modelling outputs into actionable policy and market insights.
Skills /Competencies Required: Production Cost Modelling & Analysis, Policy & Economic Analysis, Market Design & Framework Development
Additional Information:
Role: Power System Analyst
Job Type: Permanent