About the role#
The Load Forecasting Intern works within the Planning and Market Operations Division. You will assist with data analysis, forecasting, and portfolio optimization. This role supports the electric power market operations team at Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation.
What you'll do#
- Create analytics-ready data sets.
- Support the development of portfolio optimization strategies.
- Perform analytical reviews of forecasts and strategies.
- Evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of forecasts.
- Create reports using business intelligence tools.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance, including working outside scheduled office hours when necessary to support reliable electric service.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or Meteorological Sciences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to produce high-quality analytical writing and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Experience with SAS, R, or Python programming.
- Experience creating analytics-ready datasets from complex sources.
- Knowledge of statistical and time-series forecasting methodologies, including accuracy metrics.
- SQL programming experience.
- Experience with business intelligence tools like SiSense, PowerBI, and Tableau.
- Familiarity with AI software such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
About Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is a generation and transmission cooperative based in Little Rock. Founded in 1949, the organization functions as the wholesale power supplier for 17 electric distribution cooperatives in the region. These member-owned businesses provide electricity to approximately 1 million consumers across Arkansas and nearby states. The company employs 463 people and operates as a nonprofit entity.
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