Senior Forecast Consultant

Itron, Inc.

Forecast Consultant delivering long‑term and real‑time forecasting solutions at Itron. Collaborating with global teams to support grid operations and regulatory decision‑making.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct, customer‑centric technical and software support for Itron’s long‑term distribution forecasting applications
Manage and execute forecasting consulting projects with accountability for quality, timelines, and client outcomes
Develop, test, and enhance advanced forecasting models
Analyze historical market, load, and customer data to support forecasting needs
Implement, test, and support both existing and new software modules
Serve as a subject matter expert in DER technologies
Present forecasts, methodologies, and analytical results to clients and stakeholders
Defend key assumptions and methodologies in regulatory and stakeholder environments
Deliver workshops, training sessions, webinars, and conference presentations
Contribute to Itron’s thought leadership by authoring blogs and presentations
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to improve forecasting tools and customer experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15+ years of experience in the energy industry (utility, consulting, research, or related roles)
Deep expertise in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Significant experience with time‑series forecasting using statistical and machine‑learning techniques
Strong proficiency with database technologies and data environments (e.g., SQL, Oracle)
Experience using code‑based data and statistical modeling tools; proficiency in Python, R, or SAS strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities
Customer‑focused mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefit package including health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

time-series forecastingstatistical techniquesmachine-learning techniquesdata modelingdatabase technologiesSQLOraclePythonRSAS

Soft Skills

customer-centriccommunicationcollaborationproject managementaccountabilityanalytical skillspresentation skillstrainingworkshop facilitationthought leadership