Energy Analyst

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Energy Analyst position within the State Corporation Commissions Division of Public Utility Regulation. The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days telework, 2 days in office) with opportunities for continuing education and career growth.

Starting salary range is $54,808 to $70,000, reflecting public service compensation. The incumbent will analyze electric and gas utility proposals, perform rate design, and testify as needed in regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electric and gas utility proposals for rate increases, certificates of public convenience and necessity, integrated resource plans, demand side management programs, and renewable portfolio standard plans
• Conduct jurisdictional and class cost of service studies of utility rate proposals
• Design rates for each rate class to recover the revenue requirement
• Perform statistical analysis of utility proposals
• Monitor Organization of PJM States Inc., PJM Interconnection, LLC, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related conferences, meetings, and presentations
• Document findings of investigations in pre-filed written testimony and reports
• Defend findings as an expert witness at evidentiary hearings
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance knowledge of the ever-changing energy industry, public utility laws, and regulatory practices
• Perform related work as assigned

Job description

Energy Analyst

Starting Salary Range: $54,808 - $70,000

The State Corporation Commissions Division of Public Utility Regulation seeks an Energy Analyst interested in a rewarding public service career. The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginias investor-owned electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utilities; member-owned electric cooperatives; and the telecommunications industry. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, generally 3 days of telework and 2 days in office per week, as well as continuing education, professional development opportunities, and career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate electric and gas utility proposals for rate increases, certificates of public convenience and necessity, integrated resource plans, demand side management programs, and renewable portfolio standard plans
• Conduct jurisdictional and class cost of service studies of utility rate proposals
• Design rates for each rate class to recover the revenue requirement
• Perform statistical analysis of utility proposals
• Monitor Organization of PJM States Inc., PJM Interconnection, LLC, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related conferences, meetings, and presentations
• Document findings of investigations in pre-filed written testimony and reports
• Defend findings as an expert witness at evidentiary hearings
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance knowledge of the ever-changing energy industry, public utility laws, and regulatory practices
• Perform related work as assigned