Principal Data Scientist

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Position Summary

A Principal Data Scientist plays a crucial role in guiding and mentoring junior data analysts while advocating for best practices in statistical analysis modeling and Big Data capabilities. This role is pivotal in fostering effective working relationships and developing data-driven solutions that align with business goals. The Principal Data Scientist ensures the integrity and accuracy of statistical processes within the department and explores innovative data science opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities

Advising and providing mentorship and guidance to junior data analysts.

Advocating for best-in-class processes and techniques for statistical analysis modeling and Big Data capabilities.

Fostering effective working relationships and data-fueled solutions that drive the business toward its goals.

Ensuring statistical integrity accuracy and adequacy within the department.

Innovating exploring and practicing the art of the possible to uncover valuable data science opportunities and bring them to fruition.

Conducting research designing implementing and deploying scalable data analytics and machine learning solutions.

Dissecting complex problems and finding data-driven solutions; addressing various business issues by leveraging diverse data sources.

Developing and maintaining an analytics infrastructure for widespread use.

Delivering advance AI and GenAI models to enable desired business outcomes.

Performing development at all stages in the data science lifecycle; working autonomously and taking ownership of projects and driving them forward.

Clearly communicating findings to technical and non-technical enterprise stakeholders in addition to various levels of organizational leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Post graduate degree required in computer science data science math statistics or a related analytical field.

A minimum of 7 years of professional data science experience.

Proficient in various data modeling techniques and can demonstrate successful implementations in past projects.

Preferred Requirement

Utility experience

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $125900.00 to $178766.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program Medical / Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply : 10 / 07 / 25

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Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Machine Learning,Python,Data Science,AI,R,Research Experience,Sensors,Drug Discovery,Research & Development,Natural Language Processing,Data Analysis Skills,Toxicology Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 125900 - 178766