Forecast Meteorologist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Forecast Meteorologist to support electric utility operations through advanced weather, load, and renewable resource forecasting. This position supports generation dispatch, unit commitment, energy marketing, transmission reliability, and emergency response activities across the Service Areas.

Work location: Moncks Corner, SC

Work schedule: onsite M-F and as needed for special weather events

As a McCall-ThomasForecast Meteorologist, you will play a critical role in short-, medium-, and long-term weather, load/demand, and renewable resource forecasting across the electric service areas. This position requires the ability to analyze forecast uncertainty and clearly communicate weather-related risks and impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The role also supports emergency operations and storm response during major weather events and contributes to long-term climate analysis, regulatory support, and enterprise consultation services.

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide short-, medium-, and long-term weather, load, and renewable resource forecasts to support energy marketing, trading, and operational decision-making.
• Develop and test forecast improvement methodologies to enhance accuracy for load and renewable resources.
• Analyze numerical weather prediction (NWP) models, evaluate forecast uncertainty, and translate complex meteorological data into actionable insights.
• Deliver daily weather outlooks for enterprise operations and energy markets.
• Develop and test forecast improvement hypotheses to enhance load and renewable forecasting accuracy.
• Identify and alert management to meteorological events that may impact system reliability.
• Provide forecasting consultation and decision support during high-impact weather events, including hurricanes, severe storms, and extreme temperature events.
• Support outage and resource modeling, storm planning calls, and emergency preparedness operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely notifications to the appropriate personnel.
• Validate NOAA forecasts and provide interpretive insight and risk assessments to appropriate leadership.
• Own, manage, and maintain weather and climate data sources used across the enterprise.
• Conduct climate analyses and support long-term studies, special projects, and regulatory data requests.
• Provide meteorological consultation services to operational and internal business groups as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in an open, team-based environment to meet enterprise objectives.
• Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers at all times and adhere to safety practices and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by Management.

What Will You Need:

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Bachelors degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience supporting operational meteorology, preferably within electric utility, energy, or critical infrastructure environments
• Experience with load demand forecasting for energy markets and forecasting intermittent renewable resources
• Strong understanding of forecast uncertainty and its impacts on system operations and energy markets
• Ability to translate complex meteorological and statistical data into clear operational guidance
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with the opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401 (k) plan plus employer contribution
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities

McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm serving clients through Communications Engineering, Civil & Electrical Engineering and Design, Electric Utility Maintenance Services, Electric Field Operations & UAS, as well as the McT Learning Center and Print Services.

At McCall-Thomas Engineering, we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the success of our valued clients. For more information about our company, please visit:McCall-Thomas Engineering | Electrical & Communication Engineers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McCall-Thomas Engineering (MCT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.