Slalom Flex - Meteorology Fire Scientist

Slalom Build; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 101,942; Full time

Job summary

Slalom Build is seeking a meteorologist with a focus on fire weather forecasting to enhance emergency response and improve real-time forecasting. This full-time, in-person role involves monitoring weather conditions, preparing forecasts, and ensuring quality control of fire weather products.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–4 years of experience in meteorological operations. Strong communication and data management skills are vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in meteorological operations.
• Knowledge of meteorological processes, climatology, and forecasting techniques.
• Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real‑time weather conditions.
• Prepare and disseminate daily and weekly weather forecasts.
• Oversee the utility’s fire weather products and ensure quality control.

Skills

Meteorological operations

Data management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science or related field

Master’s degree or meteorological certification

Job description

We are seeking a technically skilled and operationally experienced meteorologist with a focus on fire weather forecasting to join a utility’s meteorology team. This full‑time, in‑person role is critical to enhancing situational awareness, supporting emergency response, and improving fire weather intelligence through real‑time forecasting, data analysis, and tool development. This is a contract position with an opportunity to apply for the permanent role.

What You’ll Do

Fire weather forecasting and reporting (60%)

• Monitor and analyze real‑time weather conditions and provide timely updates during Red Flag Warnings and storm events.
• Prepare and disseminate daily operational weather forecasts and fire weather outlooks, in addition to weekly weather outlooks during the summer season.
• Prepare and disseminate non‑routine weather reports and hazard forecasts for high‑impact events such as Santa Ana winds, heat waves, and winter storms.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term seasonal forecasts using atmospheric models and various data sources to support proactive planning; information relating to temperature predictions, precipitation likelihood, and potential long‑range atmospheric conditions would be required.
• Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift‑based overtime or on‑call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.

Product oversight (30%)

• Oversee the utility’s fire weather products, including the Fire Potential Index and Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index, ensuring quality control and product integrity.
• Keep utility meteorology‑related websites up‑to‑date with real‑time and forecast information, coordinating with operations and vendors for maintenance and updates as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the meteorology team and fire coordination units.
• Conduct field studies to support major projects.
• This position’s work mode is in‑person.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Fire Science, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or meteorological certification preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in meteorological operations, with working knowledge of meteorological processes, climatology, forecasting techniques, and weather model analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external agencies.
• Ability to review, analyze, and recommend improvement to systems, processes and measures of performance.
• Proficiency in data management skills to efficiently complete studies and visually demonstrate findings that utilize data from disparate sources.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates throughout all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Hourly pay range: $54 per hour to $74 per hour. Please note that the hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.