Octopus In Colour Internship 2026 - Forecasting Data Scientist

Octopus Energy

London, United Kingdom

Internship

Posted March 26, 2026

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Job Description

The internship involves working as a Forecasting Data Scientist within a small team to develop and maintain time-series forecast models, data pipelines, and insights to predict energy demand for millions of accounts, supporting the company's energy markets operations.

Key Responsibilities

Forecast energy demand for over 12 million accounts across gas and electricity.
Build and maintain time-series forecast models for energy demand.
Develop and manage data pipelines related to energy forecasting.
Generate data insights to support the forecasting function.
Provide forecast outputs for use by the Trading Risk teams.

Requirements

Must be a candidate who identifies with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background, as the internship is only open to these candidates.
Must have a strong passion for Octopus Energy's mission to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all.
Must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the energy industry and contributing to diversity and inclusiveness efforts.
Must be able to join a small team of 5 Forecasting Data Scientists responsible for forecasting energy demand for over 12 million accounts across gas and electricity, serving 7 million households.
Must have the ability to build and maintain time-series forecast models, data pipelines, and data insights within the forecasting function.
Must have the skills and knowledge relevant to data science, specifically in forecasting, time-series analysis, and data pipeline development (implied by the role, though specific technical skills are not explicitly listed).
Must be able to communicate effectively and write a compelling cover letter of no more than 500 words, demonstrating personal motivation, background, and suitability for the internship, as CVs are not accepted.
Must be able to articulate a time when they went above and beyond to help someone else, illustrating teamwork and altruism.
Must be able to teach or explain a topic unrelated to energy in a two-minute presentation, demonstrating communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.
Must be able to specify if they require any accommodations during the interview process, indicating the need for accessible interview arrangements.