Energy Regulatory Analyst - Hybrid Public Utility Insight

PowerLines; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The State Corporation Commission’s Division of Public Utility Regulation seeks an Energy Analyst to support Virginia’s public utilities oversight and policy development. The role emphasizes rate proposals, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, generally 3 days telework and 2 days in the Richmond office, plus ongoing training and career growth within a dedicated regulatory staff.

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

The State Corporation Commission’s Division of Public Utility Regulation seeks an Energy Analyst to support Virginia’s public utilities oversight and policy development. The role emphasizes rate proposals, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, generally 3 days telework and 2 days in the Richmond office, plus ongoing training and career growth within a dedicated regulatory staff.