Associate Load Forecasting Analyst

Date: Aug 4, 2026 Job ID: 6556 Location: Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based) Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Resource Planning Analytics team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Load Forecasting Analyst position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description PSE's Load Forecasting team is highly-collaborative and passionate about using advanced analytics, data science,and diverse data sources to forecast how PSE's customers will use electricity and natural gas in the future astechnology and energy policies are changing rapidly. Energy load forecasts provide the foundation for long-termfinancial planning, responsible energy supply and resource planning, and reliable infrastructure system planning.This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, ourcustomers and the communities in which they live. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in economics and/or forecast modeling who is intellectuallycurious and thrives in a dynamic environment to develop intelligence about energy usage trends, hasdemonstrated strong quantitative skills and enthusiasm for data, programming, and analysis. The ideal candidatewill also have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and interest and/or experience presentinginsights using data visualization techniques as well as excellent interpersonal skills to help maintain a supportive,productive team environment. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to workresponsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Codeof Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Assist senior staff in the development and running of econometric and statistical forecasting models andanalytical frameworks. Assist with development and maintenance of input and output databases necessary to perform long-termload forecasting analyses. Extract data from various internal and external systems. Develop code to conduct exploratory analysis, cleanse/massage, or aggregate data, and to automate workprocesses at the direction of senior staff. Create data visualizations to derive meaningful insights. Regularly run reports of forecast versus actuals and to track other intelligence. Support development of written documents and presentations to help effectively communicate results ofresearch and analyses. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field. Ability to perform complex mathematical analysis. Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills. Demonstrated ability to be a supportive team member. Desired Qualifications Master’s/PhD degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, data science or similar fields. Experience in economic or energy-related forecasting, data science, energy efficiency evaluation or relatedfield. Knowledge of forecasting and econometric theory and applications. Experience with statistical analyses and econometric modeling. Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities. Experience with databases and using database applications to support research and analytics. Knowledge of energy forecasting tools such as Itron MetrixND/LT and Forecast Manager, LoadSEER, andEViews. Experience with SAS, SQL, R, Python or other data analytic programming tools. Experience with data visualization and dashboard reporting software such as Tableau or Power BI. Experience with SAP BW, SAP HANA, PI. Superior Excel spreadsheet skills including development of charts, and familiarity with the other Microsoftapplications such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint. Additional Information At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition , which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) . Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [email protected] or 425-462-3017. 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