Senior Optimization Engineer

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Commercial and Retail

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 25, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in

Shell’s Power Digital Core organization is leading Shell’s efforts to design, develop, deliver and maintain a global energy management platform that unlocks value across Shell’s Power business. We aim to enable Shell’s efforts to harness the potential in its vast fleet of customers, energy assets, and power trading capabilities to deliver value across the energy industry value chain.

We are empowered to coordinate and align Shell’s energy management platform objectives, strategies, and execution approaches across the company, as well as to design, deliver and maintain a mission critical component of Shell’s ability to deliver differentiated products, offerings and capabilities across its expanding global footprint.

What’s the role?

As the Senior Optimization Engineer, you will be the builder of our optimization engine. As the experienced software engineer, you will grow and develop this critical technical component on Power Digital Core.

In this role, you will work across Shell’s global power business, suite of portfolio companies, and Power Digital Core teams to deliver outsized value.

What we need from you?

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

At least a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s or PHD is preferred.

At least 5 years of hands-on experience building production optimization models.

Techno-economic analysis of Energy Storage Systems, Optimal planning and

Experience in energy management domain, with comfort in energy asset optimization, asset control & data flow loops, and wholesale electricity market applications

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research and Data Science or Electrical Engineering.

operation of distributed energy resources (DER).

Strong fundamental knowledge of linear programming LP, mixed integer linear programming MILP, mixed integer programming MIP, quadratic programming, stochastic optimisation, graph algorithms and decomposition.

Proficiency in two or more of the following languages; Python, Golang, SQL

Good working knowledge of database technologies, SQL, NoSQL.

Good working knowledge of Python optimization frameworks and block model compositions (e.g. Pyomo).

Familiarity with open source and commercial solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, GLPK, Coin, CBC etc.).

Experience with software frameworks and architectures such as Microservices, Docker, Pub-Sub messaging (Kafka), Kubernetes.

Experience developing applications on cloud-based architectures (AWS, GCL, Azure) .

Knowledge of neural networks, probability theory, stochastic systems, Bayesian inference, predictive modeling, supervised/unsupervised/deep learning.

Knowledge of natural language processing, IOT and edge computing.

Experience building and operating distributed systems on the cloud.

Experience working closely with data scientists and appreciation for their unique workflow.

Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Caffe, MXNet.

Ability to create technical drawings, architectural products, and concept graphics rapidly.

Possesses a sense of urgency, strong organizational and follow up skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and communicate complex ideas in a simple manner.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Company info

Shell .
Website : https://www.shell.com