Energy Demand Forecasting Analyst

Sacramento, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 75 - 85

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fortuna is seeking an experienced Energy / Demand Forecasting Analyst to support large-scale energy efficiency demand forecasting and decarbonization initiatives for a public-sector client in California. This role focuses on analytical modeling data integration and scenario development related to energy efficiency (EE) demand response electrification and greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts. The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills experience with energy data and forecasting tools and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear decision-ready insights.

US Citizenship or Green Card Required

WORKSITE: Remote (California-based preferred; occasional meetings during Pacific Time business hours)

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time Contract

PAY RATE: $75 $85 per hour (depending on experience and engagement type)

WHAT WE OFFER:

Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment

Medical dental and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)

Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families

Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Care Short-Term Disability

WHAT YOULL DO:

Develop update and maintain energy efficiency and demand forecasting models to support statewide energy policy and planning initiatives

Analyze hourly seasonal and long-term electricity and natural gas demand using large multi-source datasets

Support forecasting and scenario analysis related to energy efficiency demand response electrification and fuel substitution programs

Integrate EM&V data utility billing data and other market or program data into analytical tools and models

Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel-based models and statistical or scripting tools (e.g. R)

Evaluate policy program and technology impacts on energy demand costs and GHG emissions with consideration for equity impacts

Prepare clear documentation summaries and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate with engineers data integration specialists and project managers to support integrated analytical workflows

WHAT YOULL BRING:

Bachelors degree or higher in Economics Engineering Energy Systems Environmental Science Applied Mathematics Data Science or a related field

5 years of experience in energy efficiency analysis demand forecasting or energy-related quantitative modeling

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex analytical modeling

Experience using statistical or scripting tools such as R (preferred) or Python for data analysis

Familiarity with utility energy efficiency programs demand response or decarbonization initiatives

Experience working with large datasets including utility programmatic or meter-level data

Ability to clearly document methods and communicate analytical results

Experience supporting public-sector regulatory or utility clients in California is strongly preferred

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan California with offices in Los Angeles and New York and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements including the CMAS ITMSA (Tier 2) and CalPERS SpringFed Pool as well as multiple municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.

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