Utility Technical Consultant

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Utility Technical Consultant. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Purpose
You will actively support the Public Service Commission of Utah (PSC) and the decisions of the PSC’s commissioners to ensure just and reasonable rates by reviewing and analyzing utility filings and providing technical analysis of the supporting accounting, financial, and other data filed by regulated public electricity, gas, telecommunications, water and wastewater companies. When filings are submitted, you will provide summaries of testimony, annual reports, comments and provide opinions, as requested, and other materials, as needed to assist in the decision-making as the dockets are processed and submitted for decision-making.  You will test utility models against the PSC models to ensure accuracy of the materials filed. You will respond to any questions related to the filings and perform
research when issues arise and as needed.

Principal Duties

• Examine regulated company reports, records and books; analyze, evaluate
  and interpret accounting, statistical and financial information, and determine
  compliance with PSC orders and rules.
• Monitor financial and administrative activities of regulated companies,
  analyze monthly and quarterly reports, track whether the authorized rate of
  return is exceeded, recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identify
  variances from previous submissions, and determine reason for change. 
• Plan, conduct and coordinate audits. 
• Provide summaries of party positions taken in testimony at public hearings to
  commissioners. 
• Verify mathematical and accounting accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; perform statistical analysis, calculate ratios and standard costs. 
• Write memos and reports and perform assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents. 
• Check that regulated companies file all required reports. 
• Conduct independent research to analyze, examine, organize, document, and establish regulatory positions pertinent to rate structures, changes in utilities technology, mergers and other related business proposals, delivery of services, authorities, and all other regulatory matters.  
• Examine, evaluate and prepare engineering-economic cost studies; perform
  econometrics investigations; gather data and information or cost modeling; 
• Draft summaries and reports for dockets filed with the PSC.

Preference

• Accounting degree or extensive accounting experience. 
• Finance, economics, engineering, or law degree
• Work experience in accounting or another business-related field.

Why You Should Join Our Team
Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

Additional Benefits

• Working with other professionals in accounting, finance, economics, engineering and law and being part of an efficient, professional, and great team environment. 
• Ability to accrue 22.5 days of vacation and 13 sick days the first year of employment. 
• Ability to work remotely 2 days per week.
• Remote work days during surge days. (see:https://admin.commerce.utah.gov/2022/01/10/surge-remote-work-clarification/). 

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

 

Salary : $31 - $51