Energy Policy & Resource Planner III - Relocation Available

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Resource Planner III in Colorado Springs, CO. The role supports Southwest Power Pool policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis to inform long-term energy planning and investments.

You will prepare CSU representatives for working group decisions, evaluate tariff proposals, and translate policy changes into internal plans. A strong background in energy policy analytics and public sector collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility planning, power systems analysis, energy markets, integrated resource planning, utility economics, stakeholder policy analysis, or related analytical functions.
• Experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business, policy, or operational decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex information, manage multiple concurrent issues, meet deadlines, and coordinate input from diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy recommendations, technical comments, position papers, presentations, executive briefings, and voting positions.
• Evaluate stakeholder positions and alternatives to identify alignment or disagreement.
• Represent CSU in industry workgroups, conferences, and regional planning forums.
• Translate policy changes into actionable implementation plans for affected business units.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Operations Research, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related.

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Resource Planner III in Colorado Springs, CO. The role supports Southwest Power Pool policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis to inform long-term energy planning and investments.

You will prepare CSU representatives for working group decisions, evaluate tariff proposals, and translate policy changes into internal plans. A strong background in energy policy analytics and public sector collaboration is essential.