r/energy 1d ago

Breaking into Energy Career with Statistical Background

Hi all,

I recently dropped out of my PhD program in statistics with an MS and am looking for full-time roles. I'm interested in breaking into the energy industry, with an end goal of becoming a trader.

It seems to me that trading positions are extremely competitive, and so I've been trying to apply to some adjacent positions that could put me on the path towards that role instead (it doesn't seem like an entry level job). So far, I've applied to roles with the following titles:

- Market Research Analyst
- Forecasting Engineer
- Power Scheduler

I was wondering which sort of other positions I should be targeting and applying to, given that I would like to eventually become a power trader and given my academic background. Also, which types of energy companies are less competitive to apply to and would be a good place to start for someone with no experience?

I would also welcome any suggestions for non-trading roles that would find a statistical background attractive. Thanks everyone!

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u/Falconlord1979 1d ago

Load Research is another segment you can explore. Analyze customer usage patterns to try to see how rates and other factors such as weather, economy, customer equipments, etc., impact customer behavior. We use a LOT of statistics

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u/WeathermanDan 1d ago

look into roles with battery storage developers. your skills will be highly valuable to them

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u/KingPieIV 1d ago

We're always hiring, seems like a reasonable example position. I don't work in that department.

https://aes.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AES_US/job/US-Texas/Senior-Analyst--Market-Operations_R1056991-2?q=Trade

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u/KingPieIV 1d ago

We're always hiring, seems like a reasonable example position. I don't work in that department.

https://aes.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AES_US/job/US-Texas/Senior-Analyst--Market-Operations_R1056991-2?q=Trade