Job Description
The Junior Data Scientist will support a large Utility customer in Indianapolis. They will use data science techniques to improve grid reliability, customer experience, and operational efficiency. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates passionate about solving energy challenges. You’ll work alongside our team of experienced data scientists, data analysts, data architects and engineers, and data governance experts to deliver insights that drive smarter decisions and accelerate the future of energy.
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Required Skills & Experience
-Sociable, energetic, and eager to be a part of a growing team!
-Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.
-1–3 years of experience in a data science or analytics role.
-Strong applied analytics and statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
-Proficiency in Python or R, with experience using libraries
-Proficiency in traditional machine learning algorithms and techniques, including k-nearest neighbors (k-NN), naive Bayes, support vector machines (SVM), convolutional neural networks (CNN), random forest, gradient-boosted trees, etc.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.