Job Description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

For decades Itron has been delivering critical energy and water infrastructure services to customers around the globeand were just getting started. As a technology leader in the Utilities & Energy sector Itron provides industryleading electric and gas forecasting consulting services software and training to utilities system operators transmission companies and energy providers worldwide. Join us and help design the future of resource management through advanced analytics innovative software solutions and customercentric expertise.

As a Forecast Consultant on Itrons Forecasting Solutions Team you will work alongside a global group of energy forecasting experts to deliver longterm and realtime forecasting solutions that support grid operations distribution planning and regulatory decisionmaking. This is a highly technical clientfacing role that blends data science energy market expertise and software implementation with clear communication and authentic partnership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct customercentric technical and software support for Itrons longterm distribution forecasting applications and related forecasting solutions.
• Manage and execute forecasting consulting projects with accountability for quality timelines and client outcomes.
• Develop test and enhance advanced forecasting models including geospatial customer growth forecasts and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) adoption models (e.g. Bass diffusion and propensitytoadopt models).
• Analyze historical market load and customer data to support shortterm longterm and scenariobased forecasting needs.
• Implement test and support both existing and new software modules working collaboratively with internal product engineering and analytics teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in DER technologies including solar PV battery storage and electric vehicles (light medium and heavyduty) translating emerging market trends into actionable insights for clients.
• Present forecasts methodologies and analytical results to clients and stakeholders in regulatory executive and technical forums demonstrating clarity confidence and authenticity.
• Defend key assumptions methodologies and modeling approaches in regulatory and stakeholder environments with professionalism and technical rigor.
• Deliver workshops training sessions webinars and conference presentations to support client success and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to Itrons thought leadership by authoring blogs white papers and internal or external presentations that reflect innovation and industry insight.
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to continuously improve forecasting tools methodologies and customer experiences in an agile environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1015 years of experience in the energy industry (utility consulting research or related roles).
• Deep expertise in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) including market analysis adoption projections and load shape modeling.
• Significant experience with timeseries forecasting using statistical and machinelearning techniques.
• Strong proficiency with database technologies and data environments (e.g. SQL Oracle).
• Experience using codebased data and statistical modeling tools; proficiency in Python R or SAS strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences including regulators and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities with accountability and attention to detail.
• Customerfocused mindset with a passion for delivering highquality datadriven solutions.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in economics data science engineering mathematics statistics computer science information systems or a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of econometrics statistics calculus and advanced data science methodologies.
• Experience working with geospatial data and GISbased forecasting applications.
• Exposure to software R&D processes and agile development environments.
• Experience supporting forecasting efforts in regulatory or policydriven settings.

Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more!

The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $00 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide

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