Spring 2027 Planning Co-op

Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corporation seeks a motivated co-op student to assist the Load Forecasting team in developing annual forecasts for Member Systems and OPC. You will work with the planning, forecasting, rates and corporate performance areas and gain exposure to budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

This role involves shadowing senior associates, coordinating data from multiple sources, and developing tools to streamline projects while communicating with senior management as

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, or Economics.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Sophomore status or higher in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager of Load Forecasting in developing annual load forecast for Members and OPC.
• Support planning, forecasting, rates and corporate performance projects.
• Shadow and complete analysis projects including budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Coordinate data and forecasts from multiple sources to support budgets.
• Develop tools and processes to improve work efficiency and project delivery.
• Interact with senior management as needed.

Education

Industrial Engineering

Finance

Economics

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

With more than $14 billion in assets, we're among the nation's largest power supply cooperatives and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, generating power for 38 electric membership corporations and the approximate 4.3 million people they serve.

Job Duties

• Co-op is responsible for assisting the Manager of Load Forecasting in development of the annual load forecast for each Member System and OPC using Rural Utility Services/ Utility Industry accepted methodology.
• They will assist in addressing projects within the OPC department of planning, forecasting, rates and corporate performance.
• Periodically working with principal associates to assist in the performance of department duties and implement change as necessary.
• This role will complete and shadow assigned analysis projects including, but not limited to, corporate budget preparation, budget variance analysis, utility cost of service analysis, formulary rate making, and corporate financial reporting.
• They will coordinate integration of data and forecasts from multiple sources and departments to support development of corporate budgets.
• This role will also develop tools and processes to help accomplish work projects and department goals.
• Responsibilities may include interaction and communication with senior company management.

Required Qualifications

Education

Student enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university in one of the following areas:

• Industrial Engineering
• Finance
• Economics

Experience

General course work with at least a sophomore status in good standing. GPA requirement is a 3.0 or above.

Specialized Skills

MS Office Suite, to include Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint and MS Outlook.