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Energy Modeling Analyst - Public Utilities Rates Analyst 2 & 3
About the Public Utilities Commission
The mission of the Commission is to improve the lives of all Minnesotans by ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services at just and reasonable rates.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Utilities Rates Analyst 2Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
- Public Utilities Rates Analyst 3Salary Range: $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually
8:00am - 5:00pm
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
The Public Utilities Commission will be filling two (2) vacancies at either the Rates Analyst 2 or Analyst 3 level based on the education and experience of the successful candidate(s). Please make certain that your resume reflects all of the required minimum qualifications and experience required in the job posting.
Note: This career opportunity is based at the Commission offices in St. Paul, Minnesota and is not available for full-time remote work. This position will require you to work onsite or in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month (including travel and off-site meetings).
These positions will work in the Commission’s Energy Planning Unit providing policy and technical analysis and interpretation of complex gas and electric utility regulatory matters to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable utility service. The Energy Planning Unit positions analyze and advise on electric and natural gas utilities’ integrated resource planning, resource acquisition, natural gas utility innovation under the Natural Gas Innovation Act, regional market and planning issues, and state policy implementation such as Carbon Free Standard and Eligible Energy Technologies Standard. These positions require understanding of energy optimization and market simulation models, such as EnCompass, Aurora, and PLEXOS.
A Rates Analyst 2 and 3 advises the Commission on increasingly complex economic, regulatory and energy policy issues. The incumbent would be expected to examine and interpret, orally and in writing, utility filings on such topics as interaction of electricity and natural gas policies, comprehensive electric and natural gas planning, and related utility regulatory and energy policy issues, particularly as the Commission implements recently passed clean energy and decarbonization legislation. The incumbent would also be responsible for conducting research and preparing written or oral reports on other regulatory and policy issues before the Commission.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for Rate Analyst 2:
At least two (2) years of professional experience with electric and/or natural gas utility regulation or relevant experience in a regulatory setting required:
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Knowledge of basic utility regulatory and energy planning concepts
- Experience interpreting energy optimization and market simulation model assumptions and results
- Experience writing formal reports for external distribution or briefings for decision makers.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage workload and multiple projects at one time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Xcel, and cloud applications.
Minimum qualifications for Rate Analyst 3:
At least three (3) years of professional experience with electric and/or natural gas utility planning, modeling analysis or relevant experience in a regulatory setting required:
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Thorough understanding of utility regulatory and energy planning concepts
- Experience interpreting energy optimization and market simulation model assumptions and results
- Experience writing formal reports for external distribution or briefings for decision makers.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage workload and multiple projects at one time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Xcel, and cloud applications.
*A degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Energy/Public Policy, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field will substitute for professional experience, as follows:
- Doctorate degree = 24 months of experience
- Master’s degree = 18 months of experience
- Bachelor's degree = 12 months of experience
- Associates degree = 6 months of experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience with PLEXOS, EnCompass, Aurora, or similar energy optimization and market simulation models.
• Experience with electric and/or gas utility integrated resource planning and resource acquisition.
• Knowledge of electric regional energy markets and gas utility industry structure.
• Knowledge of state, regional and federal energy regulation and policy.
• Ability to communicate with utilities, consumers, and representatives of stakeholder groups.
• Ability to conduct research, investigations and to perform complex analyses of regulatory and policy issues.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a reference check and background screening.
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the linked webpage. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Jennifer Forside at [email protected] or 651-539-1066.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jennifer Forside at [email protected].
