Sr Forecast Consultant at Itron, Inc.

, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

225000.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Distribution Planning, Load Forecasting, DER Adoption Analysis, Geospatial Data Analysis, SQL, Oracle, Python, R, SAS, Time Series Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Econometrics, Power Systems Engineering, Client Consulting, Regulatory Defense, Data Science

Industry

Utilities

Description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron is a leading provider of electric and gas forecasting consulting services, training, and software. Our clients include gas and electric utilities, Independent System Operators, transmission companies, and retail energy providers. We support organizations across North America, Europe, Australia, and South Asia with forecasting solutions that range from near-term operational forecasting to long-term planning analysis. In this role, we are seeking a distribution planning professional who also brings forecasting experience and can help bridge planning needs with advanced analytical methods. As part of our Forecasting Solutions Team, you will support utilities in distribution planning and long-term distribution forecasting applications. This includes helping clients valuate geospatial growth, identify emerging distribution constraints, and apply forecasting tools and software solutions to support planning studies, investment decisions, and evolving grid needs. You will play a key role in developing geospatial customer growth forecasts, evaluating distributed energy resource (DER) adoption, and translating forecast outputs into actionable insights for distribution planning. This may include supporting feeder- and area-level planning assessments, analyzing historical load and market data, and helping clients understand how growth, electrification, and DER adoption affect future system needs. This role also involves becoming a subject matter expert in DER technologies, including solar PV, battery storage, and a range of electric vehicles (EVs)—from light-duty to medium- and heavy-duty classes—and translating emerging market trends into actionable insights for clients. As a client-facing consultant, you will interact directly with utility stakeholders, providing guidance on distribution planning, load growth, DER impacts, and forecasting-driven planning decisions. You will also contribute to Itron’s thought leadership by delivering presentations, leading workshops, and sharing practical insights on how forecasting can strengthen distribution system planning. Duties & Responsibilities As a Forecast Consultant with a distribution planning focus, you will: Provide technical and software support to clients. Manage and execute consulting projects that support distribution forecasting, capacity screening analysis, and high-quality client deliverables. Apply forecasting methods and DER adoption analysis to inform distribution planning studies and future system needs. Analyze geospatial and load data to create feeder-, area-, or substation-level insights that support clients’ distribution planning needs. Present forecasts and analysis to clients and stakeholders via workshops, webinars, and conferences. Contribute to Itron’s thought leadership by authoring blogs, brown bags, and white papers. Required Skills & Experience 10 to 15+ years of energy industry experience (utility, consulting, research, etc.). Strong knowledge of distribution forecasting, including load growth, integrating new construction projects, DER impacts, system constraints, and utility planning processes. Significant experience with database applications (e.g., SQL, Oracle). Experience with load forecasting, time series analysis, or related analytical methods that can be applied to distribution planning studies. Proficiency in code-based data & statistical modeling tools, with experience in Python, R, or SAS being a plus. Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and defend forecasts in regulatory settings. Experience working with geospatial data, feeder-level analysis, or distribution system planning tools is preferred. Preferred Skills & Experience Advanced degree in power systems engineering, electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, information systems, or related technical field, or equivalent job experience. Strong knowledge of econometrics, statistics, calculus, and data science modeling methods. Programming skills and knowledge of R&D processes is a plus. Benefits Info: This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $125,000-225,000 annually. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. #LI-EP1 Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here. Not ready to apply? Introduce yourself to our team so we can stay in touch. 5000+ global employees Products and solutions deployed in 100+ countries Headquarters: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA Publicly traded: ITRI ESG goals and achievements Award-winning workplace Inclusion-first work culture Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program Employee resource groups*: iBelong program Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships Generous and flexible paid time off* *Variable by location or position Hear from our Employees @ Itron Careers Your safety and trust are important to us. We want to make you aware of an increase in fraudulent activity targeting job seekers. Learn more Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email accessibility@itron.com.

Responsibilities

Provide technical consulting and software support to utilities for distribution planning and long-term forecasting. Develop geospatial customer growth forecasts and analyze the impact of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) on grid needs.