Senior Meteorologist

Description

• Support the development of analytical tools for various operational organizations and fire mitigation planning.
• Provide weather forecasting data to support power procurement transactions.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal partners (i.e. National Weather Service, CalFire, Oregon Department of Forestry, Utah DNR-FFSL, etc.), universities, and other research groups to advance the science of Meteorology in relation to the utility sector
• Drive continuous improvement – help us refine models and processes to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Develop new technologies and communication tools to promote safe, reliable operation of the electric distribution and transmission systems and renewable generation assets.
• Collaborate widely – work closely with internal data scientists, engineers, and operations teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Leverage advanced tools – including next-generation weather modeling systems and machine learning – to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Work with the company’s energy supply function on short and long term seasonal weather forecasts to optimize hydro, wind, and solar generation asset utilization.
• Prepare and disseminate operational weather reports related to wildfire risk and system-based impacts on a regular basis to provide for preparedness for impactful weather events.
• Work with cross functional teams to integrate weather information into wildfire mitigation and community resilience projects.
• Analyze surface observation data, satellite imagery, NEXRAD Doppler RADAR data, and Numerical Weather Predication data.
• Improve all real-time and operational forecasts through process improvements via new technologies and advancements.

Requirements

Are you passionate about Meteorology and fire science? Excited by cutting-edge technology? We’re looking for a meteorologist who thrives in a dynamic, fun work environment and loves working across teams to solve complex challenges.

If you’re ready to combine your meteorology expertise with innovative technology and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

• Experience forecasting weather in the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and/or Rocky Mountains.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical meteorological concepts into non-technical terms.
• Advanced degree.
• 5+ years’ operational weather forecasting experience.
• Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as well as the company’s policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science or related field.
• 24/7 availability to support internal departments during emergency operations
• Excellent leadership skills, strong organizational abilities to oversee multiple and complex issues, and experience presenting complex topics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience processing meteorological data with various programming languages - Python, NCL, SQL.
• Comfortable working in a fast pace, quickly changing environment during periods of heightening wildfire risk and impactful storms
• Certified Consulting Meteorologist Certificate.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Hiring Range: $103,800 - $134,200

• Privately owned and stable, with long-term career growth.
• Above-industry retirement match and strong total rewards.
• 100% onsite: work directly with talented colleagues and cutting-edge technology.
• Excellent company culture—diverse, inclusive, and supportive.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance