Senior Energy Resource Modeling & Forecasting Analyst

Tacoma Public Utilities; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Utilities, part of the City of Tacoma, is hiring a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst to advance energy planning and risk modeling using a Python-based codebase. You will run simulations, develop models, and present findings to decision-makers, helping ensure reliable, affordable energy for customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2+ years of statistical or financial/operational modeling experience, with strong programming skills in Python, R,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field.
• 2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform model runs and manage input/output data; review and interpret results.
• Develop and maintain modeling code including statistical/machine learning models and optimization models.
• Visualize and present results to decision-makers; participate in team meetings and planning sessions.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub; troubleshoot, test, and document code.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Statistical analysis

Modeling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics

2 years of relevant experience in statistical analysis/forecasting/modeling

Tools

Python

R

Git

Job description

Tacoma Public Utilities, part of the City of Tacoma, is hiring a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst to advance energy planning and risk modeling using a Python-based codebase. You will run simulations, develop models, and present findings to decision-makers, helping ensure reliable, affordable energy for customers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2+ years of statistical or financial/operational modeling experience, with strong programming skills in Python, R,