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VIE – Smart Grid and Open Innovation Analyst

Company and department overview

EDF (Électricité de France) is a global, integrated energy company and the world’s 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, EDF’s operations include EDF Renewables, EDF Trading & Energy Services, Dalkia,
Framatome, EDF R&D, and several smaller business units.
EDF R&D has 1,900 researchers and 8 labs, including three in France, EDF Innovation Lab in the US, and
others globally. Their role is to provide research, innovation and related support to the business entities
of 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 new trends and emerging technologies to EDF
Group’s business units with the goal to partner and/or develop joint ventures.

Summary of the position

Under a VIE contract, the Smart Grid and Open Innovation Analyst is responsible for supporting the Power
Grid activities of the Innovation Lab and for delivering analysis to our customers. You will contribute to
the research activities within the Innovation Lab on various technical topics. You will advise our internal
clients and use your experience to support the creation of compelling industry visions. Your areas will
include DERMS, use of storage systems for grid applications, DER integration, interconnection rules for
electric vehicles, SCADA automation, etc.
As a Smart Grid and Open Innovation Analyst, the VIE will study some emerging trends or technologies,
determine the innovation landscape and analyze the possible impact for our business units.
As a Smart Grid and Open Innovation Analyst, the future VIE employee will be part of the team dealing
with Open Innovation. He will help the Open Innovation Director to develop the Innovation Lab network,
will participate to some events to catch the trends and associated ecosystem and will help communicate
and place the US Innovation Lab as a key actor for Innovation in Climate and Carbon Free tech in the Bay
Area.

Duties and responsibilities

As Smart Grid and Open Innovation Analyst, you will be part of a robust team that is passionate about
energy transition topics. We seek candidates who can contribute the following areas:
• 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.)
• Contribute to Trends and Deep dive analyses regarding emerging business or technology related to
the energy business (from carbon-free energy generation to retail).
• Provide product and market research and analysis regarding Smart Grids in the US.
• 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.
• Participate to some events in order to inform the rest of the team about Innovation trends.
• Support EDF Innovation Lab with reporting, communication, workshop and presentation
organization with the goal to have an impact in the Clean/Climate tech ecosystem of the Bay Area.

Qualifications

Education and experience
• BSc or MSc in Engineering, or Energy related sciences, or other relevant field and experience
• Experience with the following would be a plus: utilities; companies engaged in some part of the
electricity industry; research in smart grid technologies.
Professional skills
• Capable of multi-tasking and learning new areas
• Ability to structure and deliver analyses with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Foreign company experience appreciated
• Experience in R&D, innovation and emerging concepts
• Able to travel nationally and internationally, based on client and business needs

How to apply ?

•  You have European citizenship; you are less than 29; and you have never lived in the US
•  Email your resume and cover letter to yvan.lazard@edf-inc.com

EDF Inc. is 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.
Disclaimer:
• May perform other duties assigned