Scott Patterson
Every Friday, I break down real meteorology job postings and cover what the role actually involves, what employers are really looking for, and how to position yourself to get hired. Experience in energy, aviation, agricultural commodities, transportation, outdoor recreation, and event forecasting. Free, every Friday
The Friday Job Report - Week 42
Issued on the 16th of October, 2026 New Courses The Forecast Desk: Transitioning from University to Professional Meteorology Learn about the differences between university and a professional role in meteorology and how to adjust. Handling increased workload and deadlines. Effective Communication with Clients Recovering from a Busted Forecast Being confident in Yourself Career Advancement Cost: Free Energy Trading Meteorology: Short Course Learn about energy trading, what it is and why it...
The Friday Job Report - Week 41
Issued on the 9th of October, 2026 The Jobs Energy Trading, Asset Management, Siting & Development International Title: Data Scientist - Weather & Short-Term Power Company: ENGIE Location: Brussels, Belgium Work Location: Onsite Degree: Master’s degree or PhD in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, physics, applied mathematics, engineering or a related field. Experience: 3 to 5 years in weather forecasting, data science applied to weather or quanitative analysis in the energy sector....
The Friday Job Report - Week 40
Issued on the 2nd of October, 2026 The Jobs Energy Trading, Asset Management, Siting & Development United States Title: Load and Weather Analyst - Intern Company: MISO Location: Carmel, Indiana Work Location: Onsite Pay: $22/hour Degree: Undergraduate or Graduate in electrical engineering, but apply if a meteorologist. Qualifications: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis Preferred Qualifications: Coursework or experience in atmospheric science, physics, economics, or business Prior...
The Friday Job Report - Week 39
Issued on the 25th of September, 2026 The Forecast Desk: Transitioning from University to Professional Meteorology Launch Date: Oct 2026 Course Teaching Style: Self-paced, Asynchronous You learn, Difference between university coursework, forecast challenges, campus forecast services and professional forecasting. Paying Customers: How to Engage with customers or clients to deliver the product or service they expect. Deadline-driven, fast-paced work environments: How to prioritize your day to...
The Friday Job Report - Week 38
Issued on the 18th of September, 2026 Only a few days left to sign up for this course! Energy Meteorology Fundamentals For Meteorologists Start Date: September 22nd & 24th, 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 Two Class Times: Tuesday at 7 am and Thursday at 7 pm Each session is recorded with discounts available if you never plan to make a live session. 2 virtual meetings with the instructor per student, once in October and...
The Friday Job Report - Week 37
Issued on the 11th of September, 2026 Energy Meteorology Fundamentals For Meteorologists Start Date: September 22nd & 24th, 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 Two Class Times: Tuesday at 7 am and Thursday at 7 pm Each session is recorded with discounts available if you never plan to make a live session. 2 virtual meetings with the instructor per student, once in October and again in November. 1 session taught by an active...
The Friday Job Report - Week 36
Issued on the 4th of September, 2026 Energy Meteorology Fundamentals For Meteorologists Start Date: September 22nd & 24th, 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 Two Class Times: Tuesday at 7 am and Thursday at 7 pm Each session is recorded with discounts available if you never plan to make a live session. 2 virtual meetings with the instructor per student, once in October and again in November. 1 session taught by an active...
The Friday Job Report - Week 35
Issued on the 28th of August, 2026 Energy Meteorology Fundamentals: Forecasting for the Energy Industry Launch Date: September 24nd 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 There was a little delay in getting the course ready to go and it will not be ready until next week the 28th of August. Here are the course details, Start: 24th of September, 2026 Live Session at 7 pm Eastern Time, UTC-4, New York City, every Thursday, except...
The Friday Job Report - Week 34
Issued on the 21st of August, 2026 Course Energy Meteorology Fundamentals: Forecasting for the Energy Industry Launch Date: September 24nd 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 There was a little delay in getting the course ready to go and it will not be ready until next week the 28th of August. Here are the course details, Start: 24th of September, 2026 Live Session at 8 pm Eastern Time, UTC-4, New York City, every Thursday....
The Friday Job Report - Week 33
Issued on the 14th of August, 2026 Course Energy Meteorology Fundamentals: Forecasting for the Energy Industry Launch Date: September 2026 Course Length: 12 weeks Course Teaching Style: Instructor-Led, Live based on US eastern time, UTC-4 More details on this course will be provided on the week 34 Friday Job Report, next week. If you sign up just to say you are interested, you will get the discounted price. You can sign up here. Imposter Syndrome in Meteorology Whether you are starting a new...
Every Friday, I break down real meteorology job postings and cover what the role actually involves, what employers are really looking for, and how to position yourself to get hired. Experience in energy, aviation, agricultural commodities, transportation, outdoor recreation, and event forecasting. Free, every Friday