PUCT, Energy Efficiency Specialist (Management Analyst II)

PowerLines; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) seeks an Energy Efficiency Specialist to perform analytical and policy work on energy efficiency, retail demand response, and distributed energy resources.

The role involves researching regulatory and industry issues, analyzing datasets, and developing tools to track trends, with opportunities to prepare expert testimony and engage in rulemaking and stakeholder processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least one year of experience applying analytical, quantitative, research, or data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical and policy work involving energy efficiency, retail demand response, and distributed energy resources.
• Research regulatory and industry issues, analyze complex datasets, and develop analytical tools to track industry trends.
• Prepare expert testimony and participate in rulemaking and stakeholder processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Research skills

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, economics, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, mathematics, statistics or related field

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Energy Efficiency in Texas!

Are you interested in how energy policy, emerging technologies, and regulatory decisions shape Texas electric industry? Do you enjoy researching complex issues and turning information into meaningful recommendations? The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is seeking a motivated, analytical professional to join our Energy Efficiency team and contribute to regulatory decisions that promote energy efficiency, utility oversight, and exceptional public service.

The Energy Efficiency Department is seeking an Energy Efficiency Specialistto perform complex analytical and policy work involving energy efficiency, retail demand response, and distributed energy resources. This position is responsible for researching regulatory and industry issues, analyzing complex datasets, developing analytical tools to track industry issues, analyzing complex datasets, developing analytical tools to track industry trends, preparing expert testimony, and participating in rulemaking and stakeholder processes. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who enjoys researching complex issues, developing recommendations, and collaborating with a team dedicated to advancing energy efficiency across Texas.

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications. Applicants must meet all the required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental studies, engineering, economics, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, mathematics, statistics, energy management, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience applying analytical, quantitative, research, or data analysis skills through employment, internships, research projects, or similar experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also possess one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience or education in energy efficiency, demand response, distributed energy resources, or the electric utility industry.
• Experience conducting research and analysis of regulatory issues, public policies, or government programs.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and preparing technical reports, policy analyses, or recommendations.