Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Data Scientist II to join our Policy and Ratings team. In this role, you will work with data scientists, technical project managers, policy analysts, economists, and engineers. You will have a broad impact on state, national and international energy markets through our work for major utilities, local and state governments, non-governmental organizations, and other national leaders in energy efficiency and clean energy policy. This unique opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions’ mission-driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to apply their skills and energy towards an expeditious transition to a sustainable, equitable future.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, run, and own robust analytical models and dashboards for internal and external clients
• Translate quantitative data into visual reports for non-technical audiences and provide clear analysis of the data
• Own the quality and accuracy of data analyses; work with data engineers and other team members to establish QA systems and flag data errors
• Build ETL pipelines in collaboration with other data scientists and project managers
• Mentor and provide guidance to other members of the data analysis/engineering team
• Identify areas for improvements in data analytics processes and/or tools
• Communicate and collect information from other staff, subcontractors, and clients
• Work with regular expressions and/or machine learning models on fuzzy string matching (ex. matching model numbers between sales data and qualified product lists)
• Critically assess data collection options for market characterization studies; produce market characterization reports that triangulate between multiple data sources

Minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Knowledgeable about fuzzy string matching through various methods, including machine learning approaches and regular expressions
• Proven professional experience developing analytical dashboards using BI tools, preferably Tableau 
• Proficiency with SQL or other database querying language, preferably 3+ years
• Working knowledge of building analytical models using a programming language, such as R or Python, preferably 3+ years with Python
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Capable of working independently and working effectively with technical as well as non-technical project managers
• Able to navigate multiple interrelated projects
• Adept at communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• A technical test will be required during the interview process

Preferred qualifications:

• Technical degree preferred
• Knowledge of basic data warehousing principles
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
• Knowledge or background with clean energy, energy efficiency, building science, and/or regulatory processes
• Experience working with webscraped data or sales data
• Enthusiastic about data and analytics, learning new techniques and skills, and working with data scientists and engineers
• Enthusiastic about combating climate change
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• Cultural humility, empathy, and strong listening skills

Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of is $110k - $135/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility 

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations 

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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