[Remote] Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The California Energy Commission is hiring an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Data Scientist to model, analyze, and plan the charging infrastructure needed to support California’s transition to zero-emission transportation. The role develops analytical frameworks and technical assessments, supports infrastructure investment planning, and manages grants and contracts in collaboration with state agencies, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Unit within the Zero Emission Vehicles Acceleration Branch, you will serve as a technical lead in modeling, analyzing, and planning the electric vehicle charging infrastructure needed to support California’s transition to zero-emission transportation
• In this critical role, you will tackle complex energy system modeling, work with large and diverse datasets, forecast charging and refueling needs for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, and turn data into actionable strategies that inform infrastructure investments
• You will develop analytical frameworks, lead technical assessments, prepare reports, manage grants and contracts, and collaborate with state agencies, researchers, and industry stakeholders

Skills

• Experience conducting complex technical, economic, market, or engineering analyses related to EV charging infrastructure, policy development, or investment planning
• Strong data modeling and analytical skills, including experience working with large, complex datasets, combining information from different sources, defining modeling assumptions, and translating results into meaningful recommendations
• Experience managing grants, contracts, or public funding agreements, including scopes of work, deliverables, and technical and fiscal compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical findings to executive leadership, policymakers, and the public
• A collaborative approach and experience working with interagency teams, researchers, and private-sector partners on clean transportation or energy infrastructure initiatives

Benefits

• Telework approved for candidates who reside in California
• An additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month

Company Overview

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.energy.ca.gov.

Company H1B Sponsorship

California Energy Commission has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 2 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.