ENERGY ANALYST

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

California Energy Commission seeks an Energy Analyst to support the Land Use and Public Services Unit in evaluating environmental impacts and conducting planning studies under CEQA and the Warren-Alquist Act. The role focuses on land use, socioeconomics, transportation, and visual resources, with hybrid work arrangements and options for remote work within California.

Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and collaboration skills and a track record of delivering timely

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws including CEQA.
• Experience evaluating impacts on landscapes, views, and public services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver timely work.
• Ability to work in teams and contribute to shared goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to draft, review, and present technical information clearly.
• Ability to use analytical techniques to inform decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough analysis.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and analytical support for certification, environmental review, and compliance verification of energy facility projects.
• Conduct land use, socioeconomics, transportation, and visual resources analyses.
• Assist in planning and implementing STEP Division programs and duties under CEQA and Warren-Alquist Act.

Skills

CEQA knowledge

Impact evaluation

Project management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Analytical methods

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Job Posting:Land Use and Public Services Analyst

California Energy Commission

JC-533159 -

JC-533159 - Land Use and Public Services Analyst ENERGY ANALYST

$4,047.00 - $6,731.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Land Use and Public Services Unit, the Energy Analyst (EA) serves as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist in the planning and implementation of the California Energy Commission’s Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection (STEP) Division’s programs. The Energy Analyst will perform work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical tasks associated with the certification, environmental review, and compliance verification of complex energy facility projects, policy, and planning studies in accordance with the Warren-Alquist Act and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Energy Analyst will focus on/conduct technical analyses on land use (including agricultural and forestry resources), socioeconomics (including population and housing, public services, and recreation), transportation, and visual resources (aesthetics). Work includes conducting the less difficult but somewhat complex tasks. The incumbent may assist a lead worker in performing the more difficult and complex projects.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs)

The MQs for this classification can be found at Energy Analyst . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

Minimum Requirements

• ENERGY ANALYST

ENERGY ANALYST $4,047.00 - $5,125.00A $4,381.00 - $5,598.00B $5,255.00 - $6,731.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento. The California Energy Commission seeks an Energy Analyst in the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division / Siting and Environmental Branch / Land Use and Public Services Unit. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally. This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process.

State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Knowledge of federal, state, local laws adopted for the protection of the environment, including the California Environmental Quality Act, local general plans, and zoning ordinances.
2. Experience evaluating potential impacts to scenic resources, public views, farmland, forest resources, established communities, public services, and transportation systems, and developing mitigation strategies to eliminate or reduce those impacts.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work activities, and deliver high-quality, timely work products.
4. Ability to work well as part of a team and to perform independent tasks that contribute toward shared goals.
5. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Ability to draft, review, edit, and present technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
7. Ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including management and external interested parties.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.