Energy Modeling Analyst - Public Utilities Rates Analyst 2 & 3

Position Details

• Working Title:
  
  Energy Modeling Analyst
• Job Class:
  Public Utilities Rates Analyst 2 & 3
• Agency:
  Public Utilities Commission
• Location:
  
  St. Paul, Minnesota
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Public Utilities Commission / MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Regulatory Analysis Division
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, Monday – Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Limited
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Professional
• Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Employees /MAPE
• Connect 700 Program:
  Designated for Applicants with Disabilities

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 the Carbon-Free Standard and Eligible Energy Technologies Standard.

They require understanding of energy optimization and market simulation models, such as EnCompass, Aurora, and PLEXOS. As a Rate Analyst 2 or 3, the incumbent would examine and interpret, orally and in writing, utility filings on topics such as the interaction of electricity and natural gas policies, comprehensive electric and natural gas planning, and related regulatory and energy policy issues, particularly as the Commission implements recently passed clean energy and decarbonization legislation.

The incumbent will conduct research, prepare written or oral reports, and provide guidance on increasingly complex economic, regulatory, and energy policy issues. Key duties include: analyzing utility filings, developing policy recommendations, and communicating findings to decision‑makers.

• At least two (2) years of professional experience with electric and/or natural gas utility regulation or relevant experience in a regulatory setting.
• 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 briefing decision‑makers.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and cloud applications.

• 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.
• 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 briefing decision‑makers.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, 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 = 24 months;
  Master’s = 18 months;
  Bachelor’s = 12 months;
  Associate’s = 6 months.

• 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 stakeholder representatives.
• Ability to conduct research, investigations, and perform…