We are seeking a Data Scientist with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys working with large datasets, and is passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability. You’ll work closely with senior consultants and clients to analyze utility program data, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights that shape energy policy and program design.

About EcoMetric

EcoMetric Consulting LLC was founded in 2016 with a mission to provide inspired, forward-thinking advisory services that inform demand-side management (DSM) decision-making. We specialize in leveraging data to improve energy efficiency programs and practices across North America. As a Minority Certified Enterprise (MCE) recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), we proudly support supplier diversity and sustainability.

Our team of passionate consultants delivers a comprehensive range of DSM advisory services to natural gas and electric utilities, regulatory agencies, and market stakeholders. We are industry leaders in energy efficiency program evaluation, technical reference manual development, and regulatory support. If you're excited about using data to drive meaningful change in energy use and policy, we’d love to meet you. We offer a casual, friendly working environment, and we are dedicated to the quality of our work and our client relationships. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and vacation package for full-time employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clean, prepare, and integrate data from diverse sources for advanced analytics.
Analyze large datasets (e.g., energy consumption, financial, market research) to identify trends and causal impacts.
Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
Conduct econometric modeling and regression analysis to evaluate energy efficiency programs.
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure consistency and quality in research methods.
Document findings through visualizations, memos, and client reports.
Support senior staff in developing presentations, white papers, and technical documentation.
Document findings visually and/or verbally for memos and reports to clients and/or internal project teams.
Support senior staff with the development of presentations and papers.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's or master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, economics, statistics, environmental policy, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in data science, ideally within energy efficiency, utilities, or sustainability.
Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL, or similar languages.
Experience with regression, classification, and time-series modeling (e.g., RF, SVM, LR).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA knowledge is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets (500,000+ records).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in energy policy, building science, or sustainability.

Preferred:

Experience with energy efficiency program evaluation or DSM analytics.
Familiarity with IoT data and API integration.
Knowledge of TRMs, M&V protocols, or building energy modeling tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, OpenStudio).
Experience with SAS, Stata, or other statistical packages. Bachelor's or master's Degree in physics, applied mathematics, economics, statistics, environmental policy, or a related field

What You Will Get in Return: