As a Forecast Consultant on Itron’s Forecasting Solutions Team, you will work alongside a global group of energy forecasting experts to deliver long‑term and real‑time forecasting solutions that support grid operations, distribution planning, and regulatory decision‑making. This is a highly technical, client‑facing role that blends data science, energy market expertise, and software implementation with clear communication and authentic partnership.
Duties and Responsibilities- Provide direct, customer‑centric technical and software support for Itron’s long‑term distribution forecasting applications and related forecasting solutions.
- Manage and execute forecasting consulting projects with accountability for quality, timelines, and client outcomes.
- Develop, test, and enhance advanced forecasting models, including geospatial customer growth forecasts and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) adoption models (e.g., Bass diffusion and propensity‑to‑adopt models).
- Analyze historical market, load, and customer data to support short‑term, long‑term, and scenario‑based forecasting needs.
- Implement, test, and support both existing and new software modules, working collaboratively with internal product, engineering, and analytics teams.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in DER technologies, including solar PV, battery storage, and electric vehicles (light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty), translating emerging market trends into actionable insights for clients.
- Present forecasts, methodologies, and analytical results to clients and stakeholders in regulatory, executive, and technical forums, demonstrating clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
- Defend key assumptions, methodologies, and modeling approaches in regulatory and stakeholder environments with professionalism and technical rigor.
- Deliver workshops, training sessions, webinars, and conference presentations to support client success and knowledge transfer.
- Contribute to Itron’s thought leadership by authoring blogs, white papers, and internal or external presentations that reflect innovation and industry insight.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve forecasting tools, methodologies, and customer experiences in an agile environment.
Required Skills & Experience- 10–15+ years of experience in the energy industry (utility, consulting, research, or related roles).
- Deep expertise in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), including market analysis, adoption projections, and load shape modeling.
- Significant experience with time‑series forecasting using statistical and machine‑learning techniques.
- Strong proficiency with database technologies and data environments (e.g., SQL, Oracle).
- Experience using code‑based data and statistical modeling tools; proficiency in Python, R, or SAS strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including regulators and executive stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities with accountability and attention to detail.
- Customer‑focused mindset with a passion for delivering high‑quality, data‑driven solutions.
Preferred Skills & Experience- Advanced degree in economics, data science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of econometrics, statistics, calculus, and advanced data science methodologies.
- Experience working with geospatial data and GIS‑based forecasting applications.
- Exposure to software R&D processes and agile development environments.
- Experience supporting forecasting efforts in regulatory or policy‑driven settings.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $125,000-200,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
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