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Smart Grid Analyst

Also known as: Advanced Metering Analyst, Smart Grid Data Analyst, Grid Analytics Specialist, AMI Data Analyst

AI Impact Score

38/100

Smart grid analysts work at the intersection of data science and energy systems, using advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and grid sensor data to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer service. AI is transforming this role dramatically — analysts who embrace ML tools are dramatically more productive, while those who do not will find their routine data tasks automated.

$68k – $120k

Salary Range

booming

Growth Outlook

18,000

Total Jobs (US)

+14%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Manual query writing for standard AMI data extractsRoutine meter data exception reportsStandard load research and demand analysisTemplate-based data quality reports

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

ML-powered energy theft detection in AMI dataAI-driven load forecasting with DER and EV integrationAutomated outage restoration optimisation using grid sensor dataNatural language querying of complex grid datasets

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Strategic interpretation of grid data for system planningCustomer-impacting data investigation and resolutionCross-functional advisory to grid operations and planning teamsRegulatory data reporting programme management

Current Skills

AMI System Data AnalysisMeter Data Management System (MDMS)SQL and Data Query ToolsLoad Research and Customer AnalyticsGrid Data Quality Management

Future-Proof Skills

Python/R for Grid Data ScienceMachine Learning for Energy Theft DetectionDER Data Integration and AnalyticsReal-Time Grid Sensor Data ProcessingAI-Powered Grid Forecasting