Job Openings at SCE: Long-Term Demand Forecasting Planners

Posting two job descriptions (Long-Term Demand Forecasting Planner and Senior Long-Term Demand Forecasting Planner) for my friends at SCE. If you or someone you know is interested, please visit http://www.edison.com/careers/careers_application.asp, and search for "long term demand forecasting planner" to find the positions to apply.
Please understand that these two jobs are different from the ones I posted earlier. SCE's forecasting team has groups doing long term demand forecasting, short term demand forecasting and price forecasting, which I consider as a best practice from the organizational perspective. These two positions report to the manager of long-term demand forecasting. SCE's long-term demand forecasting function covers forecast ranging from a-few-month-out to 25-year-out.

Long-Term Demand Forecasting Planner (PSP3)(71004395)  Job Posting: Oct 28, 2013, 4:00:00 AM - Nov 13, 2013, 4:59:59 AM Primary Location: US-CA-Rosemead  Description Introduction: Highly-motivated; likes challenge; collaborative; committed to delivering high quality work… Did we describe you? Read on… Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric utilities. We are an industry leader that is designing new and innovative ways to meet our customer’s needs. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of working on key industry changing projects. We need your good ideas and your contributions to remain a leader in this industry. Position Overview: This position will be in the Portfolio Planning and Analysis division within Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Power Supply Business unit. The successful candidate will work in the Long Term Demand Forecasting (LTDF) Group and be responsible for forecasting long-term electricity demand up to 25 years ahead.    Typical responsibilities include:   Support existing forecast models and develop new models. Lead the development of in-house expertise in end-use forecasting models. Lead research into load growth associated with electric vehicles and electro-technologies. Support the long-range forecasting function by assisting in developing forecasting models relating electricity sales by customer class to various economic, demographic, and price variables, and including the effects of policy variables such as energy efficiency and self-generation installations by customers. Forecast the number of customers, residential building permits and meter additions. Utilize vendor-supplied forecasts of the economy to develop an Edison service area-specific economic outlook. Adjust recorded sales for average weather conditions and variations in billing days. Develop reports/presentations for management, writing testimony and developing work papers for regulatory submissions. Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices. Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Qualifications Job Requirements: Must have at least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.  Must have experience with statistical, econometric or financial modeling. Must have experience with statistical analysis and statistical forecasting Typically possesses eight or more years of quantitative analysis experience. Demonstrated experience performing economic modeling. Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and/or utilizing time-series, regression, statistical end-use, and other statistical models. Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, and analyzing market trends. Demonstrated experience with SAS, EViews or other statistical/econometric software for forecasting purposes. Demonstrated experience working with energy markets. Demonstrated experience collaborating on and leading project teams. Demonstrated experience analyzing and describing the main economic drivers of California. Demonstrated experience developing Excel Macros and maintaining and working with large datasets. Ability to present and explain model results or other complex technical information intuitively to management, other staff members, and nontechnical audiences. Demonstrated proven track record of being dedicated, inquisitive, showing initiative in problem-solving, and following through. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present complex technical information in non-technical language. Candidates must be able to work in a team setting and have the ability to work across functions and departments in developing information and preparing forecasts.  Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to details. Willingness to work alternative schedules including early mornings, weekends and holidays. Demonstrated ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices. Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovations. Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. Preferences:  Graduate Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics or related technical degree.  Experience forecasting electricity demand in California and the Western United States. Experience with VBA/Visual Basic. Comments:  Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.  Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Relocation assistance may be provided.

 

Senior Long-Term Demand Forecasting Planner (PSP4)(71004179) 

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2013, 4:00:00 AM - Nov 13, 2013, 4:59:59 AM

Primary Location: US-CA-Rosemead 

Description

Introduction:

Highly-motivated; likes challenge; collaborative; committed to delivering high quality work… Did we describe you? Read on…

Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric utilities. We are an industry leader that is designing new and innovative ways to meet our customer’s needs. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of working on key industry changing projects. We need your good ideas and your contributions to remain a leader in this industry.

Position Overview:

This position will be in the Portfolio Planning and Analysis division within Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Power Supply Business unit. The successful candidate will work in the Long Term Demand Forecasting (LTDF) Group and be responsible for forecasting long-term electricity demand up to 25 years ahead.   

Typical responsibilities include:  

• Support existing forecast models and develop new models.
• Lead the development of in-house expertise in end-use forecasting models.
• Lead research into load growth associated with electric vehicles and electro-technologies.
• Support the long-range forecasting function by assisting in developing forecasting models relating electricity sales by customer class to various economic, demographic, and price variables, and including the effects of policy variables such as energy efficiency and self-generation installations by customers.
• Forecast the number of customers, residential building permits and meter additions.
• Utilize vendor-supplied forecasts of the economy to develop an Edison service area-specific economic outlook.
• Adjust recorded sales for average weather conditions and variations in billing days.
• Develop reports/presentations for management, writing testimony and developing work papers for regulatory submissions.
• Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must have at least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. 
• Must have experience with statistical, econometric or financial modeling.
• Must have experience with statistical analysis and statistical forecasting
• Typically possesses ten or more years of quantitative analysis experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience with econometric modeling and utilizing macro-economic data.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and/or utilizing time-series, regression, statistical end-use, and other statistical models.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, and analyzing market trends for macroeconomic data (i.e. employment data, household data, or GDP income data).
• Demonstrated experience with SAS, EViews or other statistical/econometric software for forecasting purposes.
• Demonstrated experience working with energy markets.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating on and leading project teams.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and describing the main economic drivers of California.
• Demonstrated experience developing Excel Macros and maintaining and working with large datasets.
• Ability to present and explain model results or other complex technical information intuitively to management, other staff members, and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated proven track record of being dedicated, inquisitive, showing initiative in problem-solving, and following through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present complex technical information in non-technical language.
• Candidates must be able to work in a team setting and have the ability to work across functions and departments in developing information and preparing forecasts. 
• Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Willingness to work alternative schedules including early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovations.
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences:

• Graduate Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics or related technical degree. 
• Experience forecasting electricity demand in California and the Western United States.
• Advanced SAS programming skills
• Experience with long term electricity demand forecasting within a utilities environment.
• Experience with statistical end-use forecasting models.

Comments: 

• Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time. 
• Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.