Senior Data Scientist

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Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that’s adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants, and more.

Job Summary:

Tenaska is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic team and spearhead the future of digital transformation. This role is perfect for a trailblazer who thrives on innovation and is driven by the desire to make a significant impact. You will play a vital role in designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that will revolutionize our business operations.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a Leader/Doer utilizing an AI driven approach to creating an advanced geospatially aware, graph-based energy analytics engine. You will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our talented software developers and influential business leaders, identifying opportunities to apply AI/ML solutions to real-world problems. Your expertise will guide the team in customizing AI/ML models tailored to our specific needs, while keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI.

This position is not just about implementing technology; it's about leading the charge in fostering a culture of innovation and driving transformative improvements across the organization. If you are passionate about AI/ML and excited to be at the forefront of technological change, we invite you to become a part of our forward-thinking journey.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Leader/Doer mentality. This position will require hands-on experience and the ability to utilize Agentic AI development approaches to quickly turn ideas into functioning prototypes and production-ready systems
• Provide architectural oversight and technical guidance on graph-based and AI/ML solutions
• Strong knowledge and experience with network optimization and predictive analytics
• Strong geospatial knowledge and experience with GIS tooling and coding techniques
• Strong data visualization skills to turn data into actionable insights
• Oversee and provide guidance for less experienced members of the team
• Explain complex problems to non-technical people
• Collaborate with technology team members and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize processes suitable for AI/ML solutions
• Design and deliver AI/ML solutions to solve real-world business problems
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of solutions
• Stay up to date with advancements in AI/ML and incorporate new approaches as appropriate
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by championing AI-driven improvements company-wide

Basic Requirements:

• 5+  years of experience in a data science role
• Leader/doer mentality
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related degree
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions from conception to completion
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#
• Strong adherence to best practices and standards

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of property graphs (Memgraph/Neo4j etc.)
• Strong knowledge of geospatial analytics
• Background in ML optimization and predictive analytic routines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of model deployment and ML Ops best practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience with data visualization tools
• 5+ years proven experience with AI/ML in non-academic background

Benefits:

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
Excellent 401(k) plan
Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
Health/dependent care flex accounts
Tuition assistance
Long-term disability coverage
Adoption benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid vacations and holidays
Charitable giving program
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Wellness programs

Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.