Electric Planning Analyst: T&D Strategy & Reliability

City of Lakeland; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland is seeking an Electric Planning Specialist or Analyst to support the electric utility's planning and analysis efforts. The role involves conducting studies, developing practical solutions, and preparing reports for submission to state and city authorities.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in electric utility planning, with strong analytical and communication skills suitable for cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Two years of electric utility-related work experience for Analyst level; four years for Specialist level.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform short- and long-term T&D planning studies using appropriate software tools.
• Develop economical, reliable, and safe solutions for the City's T&D system.
• Evaluate expansion strategies to support reliable growth in the electric grid.
• Analyze complex technical data to identify trends and actionable solutions.
• Lead or participate in forecasting and planning projects.

Skills

Technical analysis

Stakeholder relations

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics/Business/Planning/Engineering or related field

Tools

Electric T&D planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Lakeland is seeking an Electric Planning Specialist or Analyst to support the electric utility's planning and analysis efforts. The role involves conducting studies, developing practical solutions, and preparing reports for submission to state and city authorities.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in electric utility planning, with strong analytical and communication skills suitable for cross‑department collaboration.