Tenaska, Inc. is looking to hire an Optimization Analyst position in Irving, Texas. The position will actively participate in the development of energy resource optimization technologies. The essential job functions are as follows: Collaborate with the Vice President of Strategic Technology and the broader team to develop and implement optimization solutions for energy storage and other energy-focused initiatives. Work with Senior Energy Optimization Analyst and team to manage and improve existing optimization tools. Develop necessary market expertise in Power Markets and power resource optimization. Create diagnostic, visualization, and benchmarking tools for optimization projects. Analyze and troubleshoot results of optimization solutions. Other projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Position requires a Master of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, Industrial / Electronical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field, and 3 years’ experience in a related occupation. Experience must include the following specific experience and abilities:

3 years’ experience in applied optimization
3 years’ experience programming and debugging in C and C++
3 years’ experience with building C extensions for Python
Expert-level experience with optimization tools such as CPlex and Gurobi
Experience with machine learning libraries and algorithms such as PyTorch
Experience with machine learning data preparation concepts (cross validation, folding, boosting, feature engineering) with clear understanding of time series related concerns
Experience with building test frameworks for optimization purposes as well as other types of applications
Experience with programming in Python including experience with data preparation and transformation with Numpy and Pandas Python libraries
Strong background in Deep Learning algorithms as applied to optimization and control problems with specific experience in Reinforcement Learning and other training methods
Exhibited skills in applied computational mathematics, optimization, and simulation programming

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.

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