Public Utilities Economist - Rates & Energy Policy

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission seeks a Public Utilities Economist to provide economic analyses, prepare evidence for cases, and support utility regulation decisions in Santa Fe. The role emphasizes written and oral communication, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Ideal candidates will have experience with financial or economic analyses in utility contexts, strong writing skills, and the ability to work in teams or individually while learning a rapidly

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration and two years of experience in data analysis or spreadsheet usage.
• Ability to express complex matters clearly in writing and orally.
• Willingness to work in a team or independently and to learn about evolving utility industries.

Responsibilities

• Present evidence and analyses in cases before the Commission, including responses to interrogatories.
• Coordinate and participate in team meetings to reach consensus on issues.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys and perform utility regulatory analyses and reviews.

Skills

Economic analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Economics/Statistics/Business Administration

Tools

Statistical software

Spreadsheet analysis

Database manipulation

Job description

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission seeks a Public Utilities Economist to provide economic analyses, prepare evidence for cases, and support utility regulation decisions in Santa Fe. The role emphasizes written and oral communication, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Ideal candidates will have experience with financial or economic analyses in utility contexts, strong writing skills, and the ability to work in teams or individually while learning a rapidly