Python Developer

MUST RESIDE IN HOUSTON TEXAS AREA and HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE ENERGY SECTOR - IF DON'T HAVE BOTH, DO NOT APPLY, IT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

Role Overview

A major player in the energy sector, is seeking a senior independent consultant to design, build and deliver a Python based software solution that models the operational and financial performance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) over a specified contract duration. The solution will support business development activities by providing robust analytical outputs to demonstrate project performance, viability and value to both external clients and internal stakeholders. The engagement combines energy storage domain expertise, U.S. power/energy markets knowledge, optimization, and hands-on software development (Python + Databricks).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

MUST HAVE

• Strong Python engineering skills (pandas, numpy; optimization libraries such as Pyomo, PuLP or Gurobi a plus)
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (PySpark, Databricks Apps or similar interactive data-app frameworks)
• Financial modeling: NPV, IRR, discounted cash flow, payback analysis
• Data pipeline / ETL design for time-series and market data

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Solid understanding of U.S. wholesale power markets (LMP, ancillary services, capacity markets — ERCOT/PJM/CAISO experience valued)
• Battery storage domain knowledge: degradation modeling, SOC/SOH management, C-rates, dispatch optimization (rule based, LP/MILP or hybrid)
• Prior track record delivering similar BESS or DER modeling tools, ideally for a utility, IPP, energy consultancy or storage developer