Energy Regulation & Grid Planning Analyst

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) of the State of South Carolina seeks a regulatory analyst in the Energy Planning & Emerging Technology Department to verify utility models, data, and assumptions for cost-effective and reliable planning. The role supports IRPs, grid modernization, DER, DSM/EE, EV infrastructure, and compliance with the SC Energy Security Act No.

41 of 2025. Responsibilities include testimony preparation, IRP reviews, data analysis, and collaboration with utilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and at least one year of professional utility analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Critical thinking and data validation to support results.
• Understanding of regulatory principles and energy regulations for investor-owned utilities.
• Knowledge of utility rate making, DSM/EE, renewable resources, and load forecasting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present testimony and exhibits before the PSC for IRPs, Avoided Costs, DSM/EE, DER, EV, or related programs.
• Review long-range electric IRPs as per SC Code §58‑37‑40.
• Analyze capacity expansion, production costs, and energy projections.
• Review utility filings including IRPs, grid modernization and PURPA avoided cost filings; coordinate with ORS Legal team.
• Research and write reports, studies, data requests, and other documents.
• Coordinate with consultants, utilities, state/federal agencies, and stakeholders.
• Monitor developments in energy and emerging technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, data science, engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical, civil) or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) of the State of South Carolina seeks a regulatory analyst in the Energy Planning & Emerging Technology Department to verify utility models, data, and assumptions for cost-effective and reliable planning. The role supports IRPs, grid modernization, DER, DSM/EE, EV infrastructure, and compliance with the SC Energy Security Act No.

41 of 2025. Responsibilities include testimony preparation, IRP reviews, data analysis, and collaboration with utilities,