Energy Market Analyst

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

The Business & Data Analytics team provides advanced data analytics support to multiple business units within the Company to answer complex questions about how our customers use energy at a geospatial level. This position focuses on providing analytical support to Dominion Energy Virginia’s Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP) effort, which is an emerging area of interest within our industry.

Responsibilities for this position include:
 

• Provide support to enhance grid planning efforts by conducting quantitative analysis on actual and forecasted load at a granular scale.
• Develop a detailed understanding of, as well as participate in advancement of company’s forecasts and methodologies, including statistical end-use models and exogenous models such as building & transportation electrification, distributed energy resources (DER) and data centers. 
• Develop statistical models to build or improve forecasting for components including DER.
• Establish strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholder groups and individuals throughout the company.
• Prepare assorted strategic planning deliverables for senior leadership.
• Understand and incorporate as necessary internal drivers/initiatives and externalities in the strategic planning process across all DE businesses.
• Support other Business & Data Analytics-related activities as needed, such as demand-side planning (DSP), load research studies, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) analytics.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with both the Business & Data Analytics and Distribution Grid Planning teams, dividing their in-office time between both teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience analyzing complex data and solving data-driven problems. Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered as one year towards the qualifications.
• 1+ years of experience working with large datasets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with forecasting and statistical analysis
• Experience working with electric smart meter/AMI data
• Knowledge of utility econometric forecasting
• Basic understanding of geographic information systems (GIS) concepts 
• Basic familiarity with electrical power system concepts
• Previous experience with LoadSEER, while not required, is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 

• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: R, Python, and/or SAS
• Strong data science and extract/transform/load (ETL) skills, e.g., importing, cleaning, transforming, modeling, and visualizing data
• Working knowledge of relational database concepts and SQL
• Strong mathematical and statistical capabilities
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to both think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively, and manage multiple tasks

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and servicemembers who meet the qualifications outlined above.

Education Requirements

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor’s degre