What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at IDR, Inc.?
IDR is seeking a Data Scientist to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Lehi, Utah. This role involves designing and deploying predictive models to facilitate intelligent home energy decisions within the energy and IoT industry. The Data Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance energy forecasting, optimize demand response strategies, and improve data quality for scalable solutions.
Position Overview for the Data Scientist:
- Develop and deploy advanced predictive models for occupancy, runtime, cost forecasting, and anomaly detection to enhance energy efficiency and user comfort.
- Use data-driven insights to improve the reliability and precision of Demand Response, TOU shifting, and Virtual Power Plant strategies.
- Partner with data engineering teams to transform legacy data structures into robust, reusable data products for ML and real-time analytics.
- Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and analytics teams to embed intelligence into production systems and shape future energy experiences.
- Communicate complex model outcomes in an accessible manner for technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements for the Data Scientist:
- Proven expertise in predictive modeling, forecasting, and applied ML techniques such as regression, gradient boosting, time-series, and causal inference.
- Experience working with large-scale event and sensor data, preferably in energy, IoT, or device-driven ecosystems.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PySpark) and experience with distributed compute environments (Spark, Databricks, GCP).
- Ability to take models from concept to production in collaboration with engineering partners.
- Skilled in statistical analysis, feature engineering, and experimental design (e.g., A/B testing).
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25 Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.