Data Scientist - Substation Engineering (Utilities)

The Data Scientist (Substation Engineering) at ComEd will apply the scientific method to extract knowledge and insights from data. Closely collaborate with various internal stakeholders, engineering teams, information architects, data engineers, project/program managers, and other teams to turn data into analytics-driven products and inform decision making. This requires understanding business needs, providing and receiving regular feedback, and planning the proper transfer of developed solutions. Validate findings with the business by sharing analysis outputs in a way that can be understood by business stakeholders. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional development in technical subject matter. Share knowledge with team members, and business stakeholders, and partners. A successful candidate will quickly adopt the team's established working processes and toolkit while growing his/her knowledge of the utilities industry. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Develop key predictive models that lead to operating performance improvement, increased safety best practices and grid resilience
• Analyze data using advanced analytics techniques in support of process improvement efforts using modern analytics frameworks, including but not limited to Python, R, Scala, or equivalent; Spark, Hadoop file system, copilot, claude, Power BI and others
• Access and analyze data sourced from various Company systems of record. Support the development of strategic business, marketing, and program implementation plans
• Provide expert data and analytics support to multiple business units
• Access and enrich data warehouses across multiple Company departments. Build, modify, monitor and maintain high-performance computing systems

Support business unit strategic planning while providing a strategic view on machine learning technologies. Advice and counsel key stakeholders on machine learning findings and recommend courses of action that redirect resources to improve operational performance or assist with overall emerging business issues. Provide key stakeholders with machine learning analyses that best positions the company going forward. Educate key stakeholders on the organizations advance analytics capabilities through internal presentations, training workshops, and publications.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a leading program in a Quantitative discipline. Ex: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Operations Research, Physics, Statistics, or related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience analyzing multi-terabyte datasets is required (industry or academia). Previous research or professional experience applying advanced analytic techniques to large, complex datasets. Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a data scientist role.
• Strong knowledge in at least two of the following areas: machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, data mining, information retrieval, or data visualization.
• Demonstratable experience in your analytics/statistics/visualization platform of choice, but preferably in the MS Azure suite as well as Python, SQL. Experience developing in Unix, using big data technologies like Spark, Dask, etc.
• Experience working within an open source environment and Unix-based OS.
• Ability to translate data analysis and findings into coherent conclusions and actionable recommendations to business partners, practice leaders, and executives. Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Master's or PhD from a leading program in a Quantitative discipline
• Prior exposure to data structures pertaining to smart-meters, billing, or outage management systems. Prior exposure to the utilities or broader energy sector.
• Solid understanding of relevant theories in machine learning, statistics, probability theory, data structures and algorithms, optimization, etc.
• Expert level coding skills (Python, R, Scala, etc), and experience developing in a Unix environment.
• Ability to translate executive and analytics leaders vision and guidance into methods and analytics.
• Strong time management and presentation skills. 
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences including presenting to conferences and business symposia.

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $74,400.00/Yr. – $102,300.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more