• Intern - Load Forecasting

    Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (Little Rock, AR)


    Intern - Load Forecasting

     

    Req Id: 778

     

    Job Function: Operations

    Location:

    Little Rock, Arkansas, US, 72209

     

    Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

     

    At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible.Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

     

    Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

     

    We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

    A Load Forecasting Intern assists in various areas within the Planning and Market Operations Division related to forecasting, data analysis, portfolio optimization, and supporting the electric power market operations team within AECC. In this position, you will work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and strive to push forward AECC’s mission.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Assist in creation of analytics-ready data sets.

    + Support development of portfolio optimization strategies.

    + Perform analytical reviews of forecasts and strategies.

    + Evaluate forecast accuracy and usefulness.

    + Assist in creating business intelligence tool reports.

    + Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or Meteorological Sciences.

    + Adept in Microsoft Office suite.

    + Possesses analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    + Detailed and accuracy oriented.

    + High level of skill in analytical writing and technical documentation.

    + Good communication skills.

    + Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

    PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    + Experience with SAS/R/Python programming.

    + Experience in creating analytics-ready datasets from complex and diverse data sources.

    + Experience with statistical and time-series forecasting methodologies.

    + Knowledge of forecasting accuracy metrics and data science methodologies.

    + SQL programming experience.

    + Experience with business intelligence tools such as SiSense, PowerBI, and Tableau.

    + Experience with AI software's such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.

     

    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

    EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

    Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

     

    Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Little Rock