Data Scientist – Energy Forecasting & Optimization

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Requirements

Please note that this position requires work authorization for Germany.

Language: English - Business fluent (C2)

• Strong Python skills (Jupyter, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, cvxpy) and experience connecting to diverse data sources (databases, REST APIs, file formats)
• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, energy systems)
• Proven experience with convex optimization and mixed-integer linear programming (MILP)
• In-depth knowledge of electricity markets, especially spot market trading in Germany
• A pragmatic builder and analytical mindset: you care about shipping robust solutions, not just elegant models, and enjoy turning insights into interactive notebooks and visualizations
• Clear communication and ownership in a fast-moving, collaborative startup environment
• Fluent English (C1); German is a plus but not required — we value curiosity and willingness to learn over existing fluency
• Bonus: experience with commercial energy technology components (batteries, EV chargers, PV systems)

Activities

• Develop and improve optimization models for battery scheduling, EV charging and energy cost reduction
• Build forecasting models for consumption, PV generation, charging demand and market-related signals
• Apply statistical methods (time series analysis, regression, hypothesis testing) to analyze energy data
• Analyze operational and pilot project data to identify optimization opportunities
• Work with real customer systems, messy operational data and practical constraints such as runtime, reliability and cost
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product colleagues and energy experts to bring models into production
• Support sales with requirements analysis and system simulations

About The Company

coneva is a next-generation energy company that helps commercial and industrial customers reduce electricity costs and maximize returns from their photovoltaic production.

We combine dynamic energy tariffs with local energy management and trading mechanisms to make energy use more efficient and sustainable. Our intelligent energy management system controls stationary batteries and electric vehicle charging stations to maximize on-site solar use, minimize grid connection costs and trade remaining consumption or production directly on the most attractive spot markets.

coneva is backed by CENTROTEC Energy, the newest company within the CENTROTEC Group, an innovative industrial network with over 1,600 employees. CENTROTEC Energy combines deep energy and industry expertise with strong financial backing to help industrial and commercial customers significantly reduce energy costs while actively shaping a climate-neutral future.