Volkswagen Group

Senior Data Scientist, Energy

$128K–$204K
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Senior · 7+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or related field

Experience: 7+ years

Skills & tools

Data AnalysisOperationsMachine Learning ModelsP And LManagementEconomicsPythonSQL

Benefits — mentioned in this posting

Remote / flexible
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Full job description

essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function.

Energy Cost Analytics and Modeling (60%)

- Develop and maintain the analytical framework used to model energy costs across Electrify America's network of 1,000+ charging sites spanning more than 250 utility territories.

- Research, interpret, and maintain utility tariff data, translating complex rate structures into scalable analytical models and operational systems.

- Build and enhance models that quantify energy costs at a granular session level, including demand charges, energy charges, and other tariff-based cost drivers.

- Develop methodologies and models that incorporate wholesale energy market dynamics, including hourly pricing, critical event pricing, and nodal market signals.

- Design predictive models that estimate marginal utility costs and collaborate with energy services and engineering teams to deploy these insights into real-time operational applications.

Business Analytics and Cross-Functional Collaboration (40%)

- Partner with pricing, energy services, and network P&L management teams to develop recurring reporting and ad hoc analyses on network economics and profitability.

- Quantify and track financial savings generated through tariff optimization, energy market participation, and other cost management initiatives across Electrify America, Electrify Canada, and commercial charging customers.

- Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations for business, operational, and strategic decision-making.

- Collaborate across functions to improve data quality, analytical capabilities, and operational performance.

Possible Tasks within this Role
Skills (Required)

- Deep knowledge of commercial and industrial utility rate structures, including demand charges, time-of-use rates, and rate optimization.

- Experience analyzing wholesale electricity markets and hourly energy price signals.

- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights.

- Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel.

- Experience building scalable and repeatable analytical models and workflows.

- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, forecasting, and econometric techniques.

- Ability to work effectively with incomplete, imperfect, and evolving datasets.

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  • Proven ability to independently lead projects and drive execution in ambiguous environments.

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  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

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  • Demonstrated attention to detail, accountability, and integrity.
Skills (Desired)

- Experience applying machine learning techniques to forecasting or optimization problems, including time-series forecasting methods (e.g., ARIMA, LSTM, or related approaches).

- Experience deploying analytical models into production environments using AWS or other cloud platforms.

- Familiarity with EV charging, transportation electrification, energy infrastructure, utility operations, or broader energy transition sectors.

Qualification requirements
Experience

- 7+ years of experience in data science, quantitative analytics, energy economics, utility analytics, or related fields.

Education (Required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Education (Desired)
  • Advanced degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
Location & Travel

- Fully remote position.

- Up to 10% travel required.

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Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.

In the state of California, the salary range is $127,600 - $204,250

In the state of Colorado, the salary range is $117,000 - $187,200

In the state of Washington, the salary range is $127,600 - $204,250

In the state of Virginia, the salary range is $117,000 - $187,200

In New York City, the salary range is $152,100 - $243,300

In Westchester County, the salary range is $127,600 - $204,250

In the state of Rhode Island, the salary range is $106,400 - $170,150

Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at careers@electrifyamerica.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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