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 9
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Issued 27th February 2026 One thing I've realized from talking to many people over the last several months is that many meteorologists have struggled just as much as I did trying to make sense of the industry, where the jobs might be located, and how to write a resume or cover letter. Also, there are a lot of meteorologists in all types of roles across different industries and worldwide, and I only know like 1% of these people. This is why I created My Met Job. Early in my career, I was really into infographics, front-end web design, and User Experience (UX), and I went as far as joining a UX book club, which I used to mingle with tech people and to see the insides of all kinds of tech companies, including Mapbox in San Francisco and Google in Seattle. It was during this time that I became very interested in how the meteorology industry operates compared to other industries, how many jobs are available, how many people are applying, and how many people are being added every year. This was the initial back-of-the-napkin idea for My Met Job. That was from 2010 to 2014, and over a decade ago. When I think about what has changed over the course of my career, there have been many things, but one of the most constant is the lack of help for meteorologists compared to other industries. While there are reasons for a pay and benefit discrepancy between industries and now a political one, there isn't really a reason why there can't be a central place or meteorology mentorship, coaching, and training to learn the skills they definitely don't teach you in college.
Hard to see where you're going when fog clouds your view. The JobsUS-Based Industry: Energy Title: GIS / Siting Strategy & Analysis Intern Company: Savion Energy Work Location: Kansas City, MO, but check on remote Pay: It is paid, but you will have to ask how much. Benefits: See listing. Degree: Current enrollment in a program with a focus in Business, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Renewables, or other applicable area like Meteorology. Years of Experience: At least 2 years of undergraduate studies, with strong academic success. What You Will Do:
Who Should Apply? All college students who have more of a GIS background, want to work in GIS, or want to work in renewable energy. You may not want any of this, but if you are interested in working in energy, either with a utility or energy trading, this type of internship could be very helpful. About the Location Kansas City may not get a lot of love, but there are plenty of things you can do depending on what you like. Despite what you know about Kansas, being flat and all, KC has hills and caves. There are places to go out at night, plenty of food options, concerts, festivals, a racetrack, pro and minor league baseball, and storm chasing. It's affordable to live there, and they are a short flight from major cities like Chicago and Denver. I lived in and went to college nearby. Industry: Energy Title: Meteorologist Company: CPS Energy Work Location: San Antonio, Texas Pay: It is paid, but you will have to ask how much. Benefits: See listing. Degree:
What You Will Do:
Who Should Apply? All college students who are in Texas already or can move there in the summer and want to work in energy. About the Location San Antonio is in a great location for all kinds of things. While it has the River Walk, which is kind of dated in my opinion, you can find many options for entertainment in San Antonio and Austin. If you like the outdoors, first, as long as there isn't a flood, floating or just wading in the natural spring rivers in the area will cool you off. There is my favorite waterpark, Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, several caves to see, hiking, lakes for water skiing, or just chilling out, hunting, fishing, and it's not too far from the beach in South Padre. Similar to the above internship in KC, there is good BBQ in Texas. Industry: Risk Management Title: Chief of Meteorology and Weather Risk Company: Everbridge Work Location: Remote Pay: $94,000 to $126,000 / year Benefits: See listing. Posted: 2 Weeks Ago Degree: PhD preferred, but Master's or possibly a Bachelor's would work based on experience. Years of Experience: 8+ years in meteorology forecasting, environmental risk management, or hazard intelligence. 6+ with a Master's and 3+ with a PhD. Skills:
Who Should Apply? For those of you who are in a mid to senior role and who want to work in risk management or the insurance industry, this is the job for you. Especially because it has the number one best benefit that I hear everyone wants, and this it is remote. The role, however, is not for everyone, as there is an aspect, as the top meteorologist, that you have to develop and continually grow the meteorology program. This is the reason they ask for an entrepreneurial mindset. From my experience, this last part definitely doesn't define all meteorologists or even most, so consider that as a part. However, if you are interested in this type of work and you have the YOE, then apply. Good luck!. About the Location - It's remote, so it can be whatever you want it to be. Industry: Energy & Utilities Title: Senior Meteorologist Analyst Company: PNM Resources Work Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Pay: $94,000 - $161,000 Benefits: See Job Listing Posted: 3 Weeks Ago Degree: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related Physical Science from a four-year college or university. Master's degree preferred. Years of Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience supporting electric utilities (renewable energy forecasting, wildfire meteorology, measurement systems, weather analysis, meteorological IT Skills: Communication: Be able to share a weather forecast with others effectively. Write technical reports and lead presentations. Have a working knowledge of statistics and probability, and together with modeling and forecasting, develop products around renewable energy and load forecasts. Beyond the skills of being a forecaster, you will need to understand wildfire conditions from the setup to behavior during a fire, and post-fire. You should know how to forecast wildfires, how energy trading works, how to forecast wind and solar power, and how to make long-range predictions. Who Should Apply? You should definitely have experience in 1 of the 3 main parts of this job and have a desire to work in the other 2 parts. Interest or experience in wildfire and mountain meteorology, energy load curves, renewable energy such as wind and solar power, and long-range forecasting. In addition to forecasting, you are likely going to need to be able to model the data and create applications to share different information with different people, so communication is also key. I think this type of job applies to more people than it seems. For me, I have experience in all parts of this job, and so I think it sounds amazing. About the Location If you like big cities and city life, then this is not your place. While I'm not as familiar with Albuquerque, I do know that it is not that big and it's sort of isolated. The nearest big city is either Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO. Now, if you like the outdoors, soaking in hot springs, skiing, going on road trips, or seeing new things, then this area will appeal to you. I've spent some time as a kid and an adult in this part of the world, so ask if you have questions.
Industry: Insurance Title: Research Scientist Company: Karen Clark & Company Work Location: Boston, Massachusetts Pay: $90,000 to $100,000 per year Benefits: See Job Listing Posted: 1 Week Ago Degree: PhD in Atmospheric Science, Geophysical Science, Mathematics, or Physics Years of Experience: 5+ years Skills:
Who Should Apply? I labeled what I think are the types of experience you may gain at different degree levels. There will be people who know more or less, but overall, I think the primary areas where a PhD comes into play are catastrophe modeling, statistical methods, and machine learning. So, if you have the skills in programming, GIS, and forecasting, and are just missing the PhD level, you could apply and see what happens. Worst case, they ignore you. I think this opportunity is for those interested in risk, insurance, and modeling with machine learning and coding. You will need forecasting or meteorology knowledge, but you may be doing much more beyond just the weather. About the Location Cold, snowy winters. You must like snow. Boston is a major city with a lot of things to do when you are not working. The ocean is right there, so there are beaches. People surf in the Winter. Then, if you like more rugged terrain, the western parts of the state, and in New Hampshire just to the north, there are mountains with some of the top East Coast ski areas. Lastly, if you enjoy sports, they have some of the best teams in terms of being competitive every year.
Boston - Feb 2026 - A lot of snow and cold Industry: Air Quality Title: Senior Air Quality Monitoring Technician Company: Clark County, Nevada Work Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Pay: $35 to $52/hour Benefits: See job posting Posted: 10 days ago Deadline: March 17th, 2026 Degree: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, physics, mathematics, electronics or a related field Years of Experience: 3+ years of full-time experience comparable to that of an Air Quality Monitoring Technician Skills:
Who Should Apply? If air quality is your thing, especially if you either graduated with an environmental science degree or want to work more in the field and around air quality, then this is your type of job. The good thing is that this is just one of many examples of jobs in air quality. About the Location Las Vegas, if you've never been, is amazingly hot from about May through October. It's also very dry. Together, it can force you to alter when and for how long you are outside. Similar to really cold places in the Winter, in Las Vegas, you have to manage your time in the Summer. Outside of the heat, there are places to be outdoors, in the lake or in the mountains, and there is surprisingly a ski area right outside of the city on Mount Charleston at around 8,000 feet above sea level. It's a short drive to Los Angeles, a little longer to Phoenix and Salt Lake City, but you also have access to several National Parks. It could be a nice spot for the right person.
Las Vegas can be strange. Industry: Energy Title: Power Systems Forecaster Specialist Company: CAISO Work Location: Folsom, CA - Hybrid, but within the state of California. Pay: $42 to $59/hour Benefits: See listing. Degree:
Years of Experience: 2+ Skills:
One or a combination of the following is required:
Who Should Apply? Don't get freaked out by how long the skills list is! While there are a few very specific qualifications they are looking for, a lot of what they are listing, most meteorologists with experience will have. The primary skills you need,
Now, if you are looking at this list and want to work in energy, My Met Job can teach you what you need to know to position yourself for this job or future energy roles. As a former energy meteorologist and hiring manager in charge of forecasting for the CAISO region, I (Scott) am very knowledgeable about what you need to know. Other locations will also hire, such as ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, NE-ISO, and sometimes outside of the US. About the Location Sacramento is at the base of the Sierra Mountains in California, a short drive to San Francisco and the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Sequoia National Parks. There are a lot of options, with the wine country not far away. No International Jobs This Week Honorable Mention Vaisala - Delivery Manager Meteorology (this job has expired; however, I wanted to alert you to this company as they hire, as you can see for a strange-sounding position. Final Thoughts The job market comes and goes and comes and goes. I will say it over and over, but in the down times, learn new skills, build your brand, learn how to craft cover letters, and look for jobs in other industries. Even though it's a tight job market for everyone, just see if there are options beyond just forecasting. Practice, Practice, and Practice again. I've worked feverishly to get this new platform up and going, but it's a huge learning curve, and I, like everyone else, have many things going on that are stealing my time. However, over the course of March, as the seasons change, so will this website. There will likely be ebbs and flows, links will be broken, you will get a 404 page, and some things will go right. I will be releasing the platform slowly and probably in pieces through March. My own version of madness in March. Good luck on the job search! |
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