Associate Load Forecasting Analyst

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you!  With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE’s Resource Planning Analytics team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Load Forecasting Analyst position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

PSE’s Load Forecasting team is highly-collaborative and passionate about using big data to forecast how PSE’s  customers will use electricity and natural gas in the future as technology and energy policies are changing rapidly.  Energy load forecasts provide the foundation for long-term financial planning, responsible energy supply and resource planning, and reliable infrastructure system planning.  This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. 

We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated strong quantitative skills and have enthusiasm for data, programming, analysis, and reporting.  The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and interest and/or experience presenting insights using data visualization techniques.  We seek candidates with superior team and interpersonal skills to help maintain a supportive, productive team environment.       

Job Responsibilities

• Regularly run reports of forecast versus actuals and to track other intelligence 
• Develop code to conduct exploratory analysis, cleanse/massage, or aggregate data, and to automate work processes at the direction of senior staff 
• Create data visualizations to derive meaningful insights 
• Assist with development and maintenance of input and output databases necessary to perform long-term load forecasting analysis
• Extract data from various internal and external systems using languages such as R, SQL, and Python
• Assist senior staff in the development of econometric and statistical forecasting models and analytical frameworks
• Support development of written documents and presentations to help effectively communicate results of research and analyses 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical analysis.
• Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a supportive team member.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s/PhD degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, finance, engineering, or similar fields
• Experience in economic or energy-related forecasting, data science, energy efficiency evaluation or related field
• Knowledge of forecasting and econometric theory and applications
• Experience performing statistical analysis
• Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities
• Experience with databases and using database applications to support analysis 
• Knowledge of energy forecasting tools such as Itron MetrixND/LT and Forecast Manager, LoadSEER, and EViews
• Experience with SAS, SQL, R, Python or other data analytic programming tools 
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard reporting software such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience with SAP BW, SAP HANA, PI 
• Superior Excel spreadsheet skills including development of charts, and familiarity with the other Microsoft applications such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $69,600.00 – $108,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. 

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.  There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).  For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.  Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us (pse.com). 

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we’re building the Northwest’s energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. 

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [email protected] or 425-462-3017.