Director of Load Forecasting (Onsite in Portland, OR)

Director of Load Forecasting (Onsite)

Our client, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest energy providers, is looking for a Director of Load Forecasting for their Portland, OR location. This full-time position will lead high-impact forecasting, research, and equity initiatives. Looking for a strategic math and statistics wiz that is a data-driven leader to manage Load Forecasting, Load Research, and Equity Data Collection—supporting long-term energy planning, compliance, and clean energy transformation. This is more than just a forecasting role—it’s an opportunity to directly shape the future of sustainable energy and equitable access across the region.

• This onsite position is a direct hire role in Portland, OR!
• Candidates must be willing to relocate.
• Employer assistance available.

If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities of the Director of Load Forecasting:

Load Forecast Leadership

• Manage energy and demand forecasting for regulatory, business, and operational use.
• Oversee the development of econometric models to analyze customer behavior and regulatory impacts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate large customer usage, DSM, and distributed generation into forecasts.
• Provide expert-level insight to senior leadership and regulatory bodies through presentations, testimony, and reports.
• Lead the functional team by overseeing daily operations, providing guidance and recommendations, and managing all aspects of employee development, including selection, coaching, performance evaluations, and annual reviews.

Load Research Oversight

• Guide load research efforts in support of general rate cases and strategic data initiatives.
• Ensure sample design accuracy and integrity of metered data through advanced analytics.
• Lead the evolution from traditional methods to cutting-edge AMI-based analysis.

DEI Data Impact

• Direct the development of equity-related data frameworks in response to clean energy legislation.
• Define customer equity metrics and maintain dashboards for transparency and compliance.
• Act as a thought leader in DEI data strategy—bridging regulatory requirements and community impact.

Qualifications of the Director of Load Forecasting:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, etc.); advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of regulatory experience in one or more of the following technical areas: econometric forecasting, revenue requirement preparation, production cost simulation modeling, cost of service analysis, or pricing analysis.
• 5+ years in a leadership role strongly preferred, managing teams and guiding cross-functional initiatives strongly preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Highly technical experience in math and statistics (subject matter expert) level of expertise
• Experience gathering and analyzing large data sets.
• Data visualization tools expertise with Power BI (preferred) or Tableau.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and comfort engaging with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

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

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