Electric Generation Resource Planning Analyst

Job Description

Assists and performs quantitative and qualitative analysis related to long-term energy resource planning for the Company’s Integrated Resource Plan and/or creation and modification of detailed financial proformas in support of resource acquisitions. Assists with building interdepartmental consensus on analytical approaches and related critical input assumptions that will shape the Company’s long-term resource strategy. Researches trends in longterm energy markets including policy issues that will impact the Company’s long-term resource strategy, under direction of senior staff. Supports efforts to effectively communicate analytical methods, assumptions, and results with key external stakeholders to lay the foundation for recovering costs of future resource acquisitions.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, develops interdepartmental consensus on, and performs long-term resource analysis under direction of senior staff using models such as Aurora, Power World, Sendout, PSM, etc.;
• Plans, develops interdepartmental consensus on, builds, and performs long-term resource analysis using spreadsheets under direction of senior staff;
• Develops and maintains input and output data bases necessary to perform long-term resource planning analysis;
• Researches critical energy policy issues that may affect the Company’s long-term resource strategy.
• Prepares financial forecast related to revenue requirements, operating expenses, capital expenditures, EBITDA, net income for resource acquisition and integration candidates.
• Researches energy industry issues and summarizes implications;
• Assists in analysis to support resource acquisitions;
• Develops written documents and presentations to effectively communicate results of research and analyses;
• Develops and performs analysis and research at the direction of senior staff.
• Creates communication materials, such as PowerPoint slides, charts, etc..
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in energy related industry including complex analysis;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field;
• Experience building complex spreadsheets to analyze questions;
• Demonstrated ability to be a supportive team member.
• Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Experience using Aurora, Sendout, Power World, or other models used for long-term resource planning.
• Experience performing statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing risk.
• Experience creating and using database applications to support analysis.

Additional Information

Please note: this job posting is one of two that will be used to advertise and fill only one vacancy at the Energy Resource Plng Acquisition Anlst or Sr Energy Res Planning Acquisition Anlst level depending on the most qualified applicant across the two job openings posted. Only apply to one of the two job openings based on which level best matches your work experience. Job postings involved with this opening are 4050 and 4051.