Data Scientist

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Regular Full-Time Development Pool Jacksonville, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

About The Energy Authority

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.

The energy landscape is evolving, and so are the challenges our Clients face. TEA’s Quantitative Analytics & Research team is looking for an innovative and analytical mind to help transform complex market trends into cutting-edge solutions. If you’re passionate about machine learning, optimization, and statistical modeling and thrive in a fast-paced environment where curiosity meets impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference!

• Build models that drive the future of energy markets and empower clients to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
• Work alongside a collaborative team of data scientists and industry experts who thrive on tackling complex challenges.
• Explore new ideas, experiment with innovative solutions, and see your work deliver impact across a wide range of clients.

• Clean, transform, and validate structured and unstructured data to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Maintain existing machine learning and optimization models, updating them as needed.
• Research and experiment with new methods to enhance current models as well as develop new solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain data pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the business requirements and deliver solution effectively.
• Document workflows, methodologies, and data sources to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Passion for analytics and problem-solving with a drive to find meaningful insights in complex data.
• Strong skills in machine learning, predictive modeling, and optimization techniques such as regression, neural networks, and feature engineering.
• Solid understanding of electricity markets, including economic dispatch, marginal pricing, and market clearing rules.

• Level 1 Data Scientist:
  Operate and maintain models, gaining hands‑on experience with TEA’s tools and industry functions.
• Level 2 Data Scientist:
  Design and refine analytical models, assess their effectiveness, and contribute to cutting‑edge solutions.
• Level 3 Data Scientist:
  Provide strategic insights, manage projects, and support TEA’s business development initiatives.
Level 4 Senior Data Scientist:
Serve as a subject matter expert, mentor team members, and lead high‑impact initiatives.

• Bachelors and/or Masters in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant field.
• Industry experience in analyzing data, maintaining and developing models is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages Python or R.
• Strong foundation in the following subjects: statistics, machine learning, and optimization.
• Background in energy and power systems is preferred.
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow technical depth.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Good communication skills; ability to understand the requirements and present the results to stakeholders.

Tools & Technology You’ll Work With:

• Microsoft Word, Excel/Visual Basic, and other advanced analysis tools.
• Large‑scale utility simulation software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora
  
  XMP, GE Maps, Dayzer, PSS/e, and Power World.
• Decision analysis techniques such as decision trees and influence diagrams.
• Competitive Salary:Based on experience, level and location.
• Incentives: Annual target short‑term incentive rate of 17.5% of base salary based upon corporate, team, and…