Senior Professional Engineer IA170926

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of Missouri in Jefferson City seeks an experienced engineer to plan and lead analyses of utility IRPs and resource plans. You will oversee complex regulatory cases, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare testimony for PSC hearings while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, a Missouri PE license, and 6+ years of engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ABET-accredited college/university in engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience; regulatory/utility experience preferred.
• Missouri PE license required.
• Graduate work may substitute for general experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets/word processing is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong analytical/writing/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct analyses of utility IRPs including load forecasts and resource planning.
• Lead teams across divisions; coordinate staff on cases.
• Review others' work for thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze life-cycle costs and technical assumptions for capital/opex.
• Prepare and present testimony in PSC hearings on rates and resources.
• Apply analytical methods or computer models to provide high-quality information.
• Communicate complex technical results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Occasional in- and out-of-state travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license (Missouri)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Simulation software

Database experience

Job description

This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Energy Planning Department is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Commission regarding electric utility integrated resource plans (IRPs) and their implementation. This position will plan, organize, direct comprehensive analyses of utility IRPs including load forecasts, resource portfolios, modeling frameworks, and risk analysis.

• Plan, organize, direct, and control a broad range of varied and more complex public utility regulatory issues related to integrated resource plans.
• Act as Team Leader on assigned cases which require extensive coordination of numerous staff members from various division and departments.
• Review work completed by others and make suggestions to ensure Staff's final work product is thorough, complete, consistent and within Commission rules and state and federal laws.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies engineering conditions, theories and principles to complete assigned tasks related to integrated resource planning.
• Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and assumptions and forecasts.
• Prepare and present testimony in PSC hearings on associated issues on utility rates, services, construction, production and/or resources planning.
• Assist in formulating research strategies and selecting and applying the appropriate analytical methods or computer models to provide high quality information to decision makers.
• Obtain a high level of both verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain and interpret the results of complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Position may require occasional in- and out-of-state travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering with the curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and;
• 6 or more years of engineering experience, two years of experience in a regulatory, compliance, or utility environment preferred.
• Graduate work in the specified educational areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
• PE in Missouri is required.
• Experience with spreadsheets and word processing is essential.
• Other computer simulation and database experience is also preferred.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
• Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills and personal computer experience are required.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date.
• 10 hours of paid sick and vacation time each month.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• State employee pension plan and deferred savings program.
• Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

For additional information about this position, you may visit http://psc.mo.gov/General/Career_Opportunities.