Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tacoma is seeking a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst to join the Power Resource Modeling team in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on running and developing a Python-based modeling codebase for energy planning, risk management, and optimization.

Responsibilities include model runs, data handling, code development, and presenting results to decision-makers. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are required, with potential background checks and annual training as

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling
• Education and experience may substitute for one another year-for-year
• Bachelor's degree as listed in minimum education

Responsibilities

• Perform model runs. Manage model input and output data. Critically review and interpret model results.
• Develop and maintain modeling code including statistical/ machine learning models, linear optimization models, and heuristic-based models.
• Visualize and present results to decision-makers. Communicate progress and challenges to team members.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub. Troubleshoot, develop, test, and document code.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Forecasting

Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field

Tools

Python

R

Git

Job description

Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Power Resource Modeling team. As a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst, you will contribute to running and developing our Python-based modeling codebase used for energy planning, risk management, and optimization. Your work will advance Tacoma Power’s ability to provide reliable and affordable energy, manage risks, and optimize power resources.

In a time of rapid change for electric utilities driven by emerging technologies, evolving policies, and shifting market dynamics your insights will help guide the future of energy at Tacoma Power. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring Tacoma Power can continue to deliver low-cost, reliable power to its customers well into the future.

Please note: The Resource Planning & Analytics team currently has two positions open. This position is at the senior level, while the other is at the principal level (Principal Power Resource Planning Analyst). You must apply to each position individually to be considered for both.

In this role you will:

• Perform model runs. Manage model input and output data. Critically review and interpret model results.
• Develop and maintain modeling code including statistical/ machine learning models, linear optimization models, and heuristic-based models, which are used for simulations and forecasting. Evaluate models and quantify uncertainty.
• Visualize and present results to decision-makers. Participate in modeling team meetings and group planning sessions. Communicate with team members about progress and challenges.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub. Troubleshoot, develop, test, and document code.

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field

Minimum Experience*

2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Some positions may require individuals to complete annual training and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)

Desired Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong investigative and exploratory skills
• Experience with scientific programming (e.g., Python, R, Git etc.)
• Advanced degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Power Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80

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