Forecasting & ML Data Scientist

October 30, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Original vacancy is in Dutch
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Part-time role

Description

Eneco is hiring a Forecasting & ML Data Scientist to help rebuild the forecasting environment for its heat business using machine learning and granular smart meter data. The role combines data science, software engineering and data engineering, focusing on planning and managing heat and energy portfolios rather than real-time trading. You will build forecasting models, scalable data pipelines and datasets, and work directly with business teams whose volume, balance and portfolio decisions rely on your forecasts.

Responsibilities

Develop forecasting models for heat and energy volumes
Build machine learning solutions for forecasts based on granular smart meter data
Design and develop scalable data pipelines and datasets
Improve forecasting methodologies, data quality and model performance
Collaborate with diverse departments to translate business questions into forecasting solutions
Apply software engineering and DevOps principles within the forecasting environment
Contribute to further development of the forecasting platform with technologies such as Python, Git and Azure DevOps

Requirements

WO academic thinking and working level with a solid foundation in data science, machine learning and statistics
Experience with Python and with developing and improving predictive models, for example forecasting or time series
Ability to work with large and granular datasets and affinity with data engineering and building reliable data pipelines
Knowledge of Git, CI/CD and DevOps to bring models into real use; Azure DevOps experience is welcome but not required
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues from different fields and translate a business question into a fitting data or forecasting solution
Experience with energy, heat or smart meter data is a plus; knowledge of demand forecasting, mobility, telecom or supply chain can be equally relevant

Conditions

Hybrid work: 40% at the office, 40% at home, 20% flexible
Up to 3 weeks per year working from abroad within approved countries, maximum 2 consecutive weeks
32–40 hours per week, full-time or part-time
Gross annual salary between €71,000 and €100,000 including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance and a bonus or collective profit sharing
FlexBudget to cash out, buy extra vacation days or save up
Focus on personal and professional development, flexible working hours and work-life balance
Reasonable adjustments for candidates with a physical or sensory disability