About the role
The Principal Data Scientist will work closely with Water Strategic Services and external business partners to lead analyses and models that help drive water and forest business decisions. Utilizing their analytical, statistical and programming skills, they will collect, analyze and interpret large data sets to develop and recommend data-driven solutions to water and forest challenges. Projects may include hydrology modeling, carbon modeling, biodiversity modeling, wildfire risk analysis, remote sensing product optimization, text analytics, and digital analytics. Translating highly technical concepts for non-technical audiences and team members is a significant responsibility. The successful candidate will be passionate about discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with external business partners to improve water and forest outcomes.
About the company
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.