Data Scientist - Energy Efficiency/Demand Side Management

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Data Scientist at levels I, II or Senior. The Data Scientist is responsible for performing analyses involving Demand Side Management program evaluation and research for electric and gas utilities and other clients across North America. DSM programs include energy efficiency and demand response (load curtailment) programs and related projects. The scope of work for a Data Scientist generally requires some collaboration with other DSM Analysts, Data Scientists and/or Engineers, and may include team leader roles for candidates who have leadership capabilities and interests. This is Not a pure IT Data Scientist role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, designing, and implementing research and sample design projects efforts to support program evaluations
• Conduct primary and secondary data collection and statistical and econometric data analysis
• Apply statistics and econometrics to analyze and interpret data to reach meaningful conclusions and recommendations for inclusion in clearly written, concise reports
• Optimize and automate existing data-flow processes including file imports/exports and data-refresh processes
• Produce data visualizations to distill information and provide meaningful conclusions and recommendations for industry clients
• Analyze collected data using analytical software, identifying trends, summarizing program events, and identifying causal impacts
• Follows data integrity, quality standards, frameworks and templates, naming conventions, coding standards, and adheres to best data management practices
• Effectively communicate research findings, conclusions, implications, and recommendations in presentations and meetings
• Proactively check own work (data, analysis, writing) for accuracy and make corrections as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, and machine learning
• Experience with common data science tools, such as R, Python, MATLAB; with a heavy emphasis on R
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets, with strong aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Visualization skills such as Tableau, Power BI, or R Shiny
• Master's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, data science, or other quantitative science or social science
• Experience supporting research oriented data analysis
• 1-3 years of experience in data science or applied statistical analysis. Job level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. #LI-JS1

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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