Data Scientist - Wildfire Risk Modeling

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

A Data Scientist will focus on developing specialized knowledge in particular domains to effectively address business specific challenges. Will work on solving mid-level complexity business problems by designing and implementing customized data solutions. This involves leveraging statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and data visualization tools to create models and algorithms that provide actionable insights. By collaborating with other team members and stakeholders, they ensure that the solutions are aligned with business objectives and can be integrated into existing processes. Additionally, they will continuously refine their skills and stay updated with the latest advancements in data science to enhance their problem-solving capabilities and contribute to the organization’s overall data strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

- Collecting and cleaning data from various sources and ensuring data quality.

- Manipulating and transforming data using tools like SQL, Python, and R.

- Use statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to perform exploratory data analysis to understand the nuances, patterns, and anomalies within the data.

- Support development, validation, and deployment of machine learning & statistical models to predict, classify, and optimize various business outcomes.

- Develop an understanding of delivering data science models in a production environment.

- Creating impactful visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems.

- Translating technical concepts into actionable insights.

- Balancing learning with practical application.

- Understanding project and team scope as it relates to broader strategic initiatives.

- Effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, math, statistics, math, or related with an analytical concentration.

- A minimum of 3 years working as a data scientist or application developer (2 years with MS or Ph.D). Relevant certifications can be considered in lieu of a post graduate degree in combination with years of experience. (i.e. MLOps, data platform certs, etc.)

Preferred Requirement

- Python, R, GeoSpatial Analytics

- Statistical programming languages

- Understanding of machine learning models

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/30/25

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