PG&E Corporation

Data Scientist, Expert

PG&E Corporation$140K — $238K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6 years of data science experience, or no experience with a Doctoral degree.
  • Relevant industry experience in electric or gas utility or renewable energy.
  • Active participation in data science community through volunteering or presentations.
  • Competency in programming languages and tools for machine learning.
  • Proficient in explaining technical concepts to various stakeholders.
  • Mastery of statistical fields relevant to data science.

Responsibilities

  • Research and apply advanced data science principles to inform business decisions.
  • Create data mining models and methodologies to identify trends in data sets.
  • Extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources.
  • Develop reproducible predictive or optimization models through machine learning techniques.
  • Write reusable Python functions for data science applications.
  • Assess business implications of modeling assumptions and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with departments to understand the value of data science solutions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility between remote and on-site work.
  • Participation in discretionary incentive compensation programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and industry engagement.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 173213

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Ramon; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Position Summary

Designs, develops, and executes scripts, programs, models, algorithms, and processes, using structured and unstructured data from disparate sources and sizes, generating for defensible, valid, scalable, reproducible models (predictive or optimization) for problem solving and strategy development. Participates in internal and external communities of practice in data science/artificial intelligence/machine learning to advance knowledge in the field. Educates the non-technical community on advantages, risks, and maturity levels of data science solutions.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location based on business need. Regular presence is required in San Ramon, once every two weeks.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

Bay Area Minimum: $140,000

Bay Area Mid: $189,000

Bay Area Maximum: $238,000

California Minimum: $133,000

California Mid: $180,000

California Maximum:$226,000

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Researches and applies advanced knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions.
  • Creates advanced data mining architectures / models / protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in structured and unstructured data sets
  • Extracts, transforms, and loads data from dissimilar sources from across PG&E
  • Applies data science/ machine learning /artificial intelligence methods to develop defensible and reproducible predictive or optimization models that involve multiple facets and iterations in algorithm development.
  • Writes and documents reusable python functions and modular python code for data science.
  • Assesses business implications associated with modeling assumptions, inputs, methodologies, technical implementation, analytic procedures and processes, and advanced data analysis.
  • Works with sponsor departments and company subject matter experts to understand application and potential of data science solutions that create value.
  • Presents findings and makes recommendations to senior management.
  • Act as peer reviewer of complex models


Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, or equivalent field
  • 6 years in data science OR no experience, if possess Doctoral Degree or higher, as described above


Desired:

  • Doctorate Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Relevant industry (electric or gas utility, renewable energy, analytics consulting, etc.) experience
  • Active participation in the external data science/artificial intelligence/machine learning community of practice, as demonstrated through volunteering in professional organizations for the advancement of the field, presentations in conferences or publications to disseminate data science knowledge and topics, or similar activities.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and current issues in job-related area of responsibility as demonstrated through peer reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, open source contributions or similar activities
  • Competency with commonly used data science and/or operations research programming languages, packages, and tools for building data science/machine learning models and algorithms
  • Proficiency in explaining in breadth and depth technical concepts including but not limited to statistical inference, machine learning algorithms, software engineering, model deployment pipelines.
  • Mastery in clearly communicating complex technical details and insights to colleagues and stakeholders
  • Mastery of the mathematical and statistical fields that underpin data science, specifically focused in reliability and failure analysis
  • Demonstrated proficiency in enterprise data platforms and analytics tools, including Foundry, SAP, and Power BI, with the ability to integrate and analyze data across ERP systems and visualization environments.

About PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at PG&E Corporation, a leader in the utility industry, where innovation meets expertise in delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a company that values leadership, diversity, and professional growth.

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PG&E Corporation is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career. With a culture that fosters innovation and leadership, we provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed. Our leadership and diversity training programs ensure that all team members are equipped to lead, innovate, and thrive in a changing industry.

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Join a team of over 20,000 dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of energy technology and sustainability. At PG&E Corporation, innovation is at the core of what we do. We are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the safety and reliability of our energy systems.

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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1905
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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