Senior Data Scientist, Data Science

About Us National Grid is hiring a Senior Data Scientist for Electric Load Forecasting. This position can be based out of Waltham, MA or Hicksville, NY office.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

The Load Forecasting & Analytics team produces electric and gas forecasts for National Grid. As a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Electric Load Forecasting, you will be responsible for developing long-term electric load forecasts at both system and distribution feeder levels. You will ensure the forecasts incorporate existing and new distributed energy resources, demand-side management, electrification load, other technologies as appropriate, and policies. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supply Procurement, Engineering, Regulatory, Strategy, Finance, and others to ensure the forecasts meet the needs of our stakeholders and reflect latest information on studies, programs, plans, and policies. Additionally, you will support regulatory work, e.g. Electric Grid Modernization Plan, rate case, for items related to electric load forecasting.

Provide expert testimony before regulators and defend the forecasts. Respond to data request from regulatory bodies for rate cases and other proceedings.

Qualifications

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

Salary

Syracuse $116,000 - 136,000 Waltham $130,000 - $153,000 or Hicksville $139,000 - $164,000 a year.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.