Principal Meteorologist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead forecaster and meteorological advisor, integrating real-time and forecasted data to manage weather impacts on the electric system.
• Monitor and analyze meteorological data, including surface observations, satellite imagery, NEXRAD Doppler radar, and NWP data using AWIPS.
• Deliver short-, medium-, and long-range forecasts, with a specific focus on fire weather conditions like Santa Ana winds, heat waves, and winter storms.
• Prepare non-routine weather reports to support Department Emergency Operations Center activations and major construction activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate weather data into wildfire mitigation strategies and community resilience planning.
• Act as the primary liaison with the National Weather Service, Cal Fire, and research institutions to advance meteorological science.
• Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations, which may include shift-based overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of operational forecasting experience in a challenging environment (utility experience preferred).
• Mastery of theoretical meteorology, including atmospheric dynamics and mesoscale meteorology.
• Advanced knowledge of fire weather concepts and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in meteorological software and tools.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation.

About the Company

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. We partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact.