Energy Forecasting Expert

Energy Forecasting ExpertWe are looking for an analytical and hands-on forecasting professional to join the Forecasting team atElectrohold Trade. You will own the forecasts that drive our balancing group, our renewable and battery storage portfolio, and our intraday trading decisions aimed at minimizing balancing costs. You will work with real-time data, modern analytical tools and experienced traders in one of Europe&`s fastest-changing electricity markets. What You`ll Do:Prepare daily short-term forecasts at 15-minute resolution for the consumption and generation ofcustomers in the company's portfolio, including end consumers and renewable producers (PV andwind).Forecast PV generation and grid feed-in profiles for co-located PV+BESS sites, taking into account gridconnection limits and asset availability.Prepare forecasts of the BESS capacity available for charging and discharging, based on expected PVoutput, state of charge, grid constraints and technical limitations.Support the planning of daily operating schedules for co-located sites and standalone BESS across day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets.Monitor forecast performance and actual versus planned BESS and co-location operation, and preparedaily, weekly and monthly reports on deviations and their imbalance cost impact.Allocate physical and financial settlement among the participants in the company's balancing groups.Administer the composition of the balancing group portfolio: onboard new sites, handle changes andkeep master data up to date.Collect, clean and integrate data from metering systems, SCADA, weather providers and marketsources.Improve and automate forecasting models and workflows using Python, SQL and AI-powered tools.Work closely with traders and counterparties, and act as a point of contact for forecasting andsettlement questions.What We`re Looking For:A degree in Energy/Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,Data Science or a related field.At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, such as forecasting, balancing, settlement or energy dataanalysis.Excellent Excel skills, and working experience with SQL and/or Python.Solid understanding of time series analysis and forecasting methods.Knowledge of the Bulgarian electricity market and its regulatory framework (balancing groups,imbalance settlement, ESO rules) is a strong advantage.Experience with weather-driven renewable generation forecasting is a plus.Basic understanding of battery storage operation (state of charge, charge/discharge limits, efficiency)and of renewable co-location is an advantage.Curiosity about AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot, and willingness to use them to automateanalytical tasks.Accuracy, ownership and the ability to deliver reliably under daily deadlines.Good command of English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

A key role in a team whose work directly affects the company's imbalance costs and trading results.Hands-on work with real market data, real-time plant data and business-critical models.Exposure to BESS, renewable co-location and flexibility markets, as well as international optimizationpartners.Modern tools covering Python, cloud and data platforms, and AI-assisted analytics.A collaborative environment and clear opportunities for professional growth.