Hybrid Renewable Forecast Meteorologist - Wind & Solar

ERCOT; Taylor (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Taylor, Texas, seeks a Meteorologist to forecast wind and solar impacts on the grid and to support System Operations with clear, timely weather analyses.

You will develop forecasting tools, collaborate on load forecasts, and communicate results to management; a Bachelor's in Meteorology is required, with a Master’s preferred.

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence 2–3 days per week, with remote work from Texas residences as needed to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience in operational meteorology and weather risk analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Focus forecasting on wind and solar impacts for ERCOT operations.
• Maintain and develop tools to visualize current and future weather conditions.
• Collaborate on day-ahead load forecasts and communicate results to management.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Meteorology expertise

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology

Master's Degree in Meteorology (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

ERCOT in Taylor, Texas, seeks a Meteorologist to forecast wind and solar impacts on the grid and to support System Operations with clear, timely weather analyses.

You will develop forecasting tools, collaborate on load forecasts, and communicate results to management; a Bachelor's in Meteorology is required, with a Master’s preferred.

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence 2–3 days per week, with remote work from Texas residences as needed to meet business needs.