Weather Data Scientist - Energy Trading (1-year contract)

Candidate Profile

• Master-s degree or higher in mathematics, physics, meteorology, or a related field.
• You have minimum 2-3 years- experience in a highly quantitative role, ideally in energy trading with strong experience in data processing and analysis
• You have a strong interest in weather modeling, forecasts, and datasets applied to energy.
• You are proficient in data manipulation using tools such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, MongoDB or Spark, and understand best practices for data quality and transformation 
• You have experience handling large weather model outputs (Grib, Parquet, NetCDF).
• Experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, S3 bucket) and cloud environments (AWS: S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, Redshift) will be strongly appreciated
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaborative development is appreciated
• Experience with Databricks and Apache Spark is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate innovation, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex problems clearly.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Context & Environment

About us

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas, LNG, and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore. TotalEnergies installed its European trading hub across in Geneva, which now bring together very large teams around trading activities: TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping (T&S) and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP).

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies. As such, it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution.
The Trading division in Geneva is responsible for optimising the purchase & sales portfolios of gas, electricity, CO2 emissions, dry bulk, and LNG in all recognised markets worldwide, in compliance with the Company trading guidelines.
In such context, TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Context & Environment

About us

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas, LNG, and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore. TotalEnergies installed its European trading hub across in Geneva, which now bring together very large teams around trading activities: TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping (T&S) and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP).

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies. As such, it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution.
The Trading division in Geneva is responsible for optimising the purchase & sales portfolios of gas, electricity, CO2 emissions, dry bulk, and LNG in all recognised markets worldwide, in compliance with the Company trading guidelines.
In such context, TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.