Job description
Job Title:
Weather & Climate Data Analyst
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, Remote/Home Based, Washington, D.C.
Job Summary and Description:
Performs routine engineering/ scientific analysis in technical or scientific areas. Works directly with EPRI staff and minimal interaction with members at direction of manager.
- Conducts technical searches and analyzes technical information in support of the project team.
- May conduct research at the direction of the project manager.
- Work is performed under general supervision.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Entry level engineering position.
- Incumbents must be able to exercise judgment, diligence, and attention to detail and demonstrate an aptitude for carrying out responsible technical assignments
- Effectively work as part of a team
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Requires supervision and guidance to conduct specific research tasks and complete projects
- Works closely with contractors or staff to complete project research
- May participate in multiple projects
- Individual contributor
Additional Job Information:
The successful candidate will join the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis (ESCA) Group at EPRI (http://esca.epri.com), a team of leading earth scientists, climate economists and energy system analysts. In this role, you will contribute to the Climate Resilience Analysis project team’s research activities and efforts to improve understanding of climate risk and data-driven approaches to enhance energy-societal resilience. EPRI works with stakeholders to characterize current and projected trends in relevant weather and climate variables, identify potential climate impacts, complete quantitative climate risk assessments, and assess possible response strategies.
In this role, you will support the acquisition of weather and climate data that will be used for physical climate risk assessments, climate adaptation and resilience strategies, and related topics. You will conduct analysis of historical climate data (e.g., surface station observations, satellite observations, and reanalysis datasets), weather model data (e.g., HRRR, NBM, NAM, ECMWF, and GFS) and climate projection data (e.g., CMIP6 or downscaled products) in Python, working in close collaboration with project leads. You may also be asked to support the team’s broader portfolio of projects, including integration of these data with energy system models and operations/planning tools. You may also assist project managers with communications and writing reports as needed. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated skills in quantitative analysis of weather and climate data using Python.
The ESCA team offers the opportunity to work with established experts in a stimulating and innovative research environment to tackle some of today’s most pressing societal challenges – energy and climate change – in collaboration with electric companies and government entities.
You will have autonomy and control over your work hours, and a flexible work environment. You can choose to work remote, in one of EPRI’s offices, or a mix of the two.
Ideal Candidate
- A degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, climate sciences, geography, earth sciences, environmental engineering, energy resources, computer science, or a related field
- Experience collecting and analyzing weather and climate data (e.g., surface station or satellite observations, reanalysis products, model outputs, etc.)
- Technical aptitude and experience with quantitative data analyses and methods; excellent Python skills highly sought
- Familiarity with published literature and policies relating to climate scenarios and projected physical changes; climate change impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability as well as climate-energy-economics a plus
- Excellent communication skills, highly organized, and attentive to detail
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities, while supporting staff located across the U.S. and Canada
- A positive attitude, comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
Research has shown that candidates who don’t tick all the boxes often don’t apply. We welcome candidates who demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and can work independently. If you tick some of the boxes, consider applying regardless – we look forward to talking with you.
The salary range for this position is $68,600 USD to $92,800 USD annually.
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
Note: To ensure compliance with U.S. export controls, please indicate your U.S. citizenship or (for foreign citizens) your U.S. visa/immigration status in your resume or cover letter.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
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