Utility Analyst

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Consumer Services in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Utility Analyst to analyze utility proposals and advocate for consumer interests. The role combines research, policy development, and testimony in a dynamic regulatory environment.

You will work with a team to research complex data, communicate findings clearly, and participate in industry training to grow as a consumer advocate in public utility regulation.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of applied experience or coursework in accounting, economics, engineering, finance, data science, public policy, or utility regulation.
• A basic understanding of the purpose and mission of the Office of Consumer Services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate technical data and form conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Advising management on trends and issues relating to public utilities, including regulation proposals, best practices, and policy impacts.
• Analyzing public utility data such as reports and financial statements, plus SEC and FERC filings.
• Conducting independent research to support policy positions on rate design, planning, and energy efficiency.
• Developing and presenting complex economic or financial analyses, including rate design studies and RFP analyses.
• Evaluating utility proposals from the perspective of residential and small commercial customers.
• Preparing formal memos, presentations, and testimony; testifying as an expert witness when required.

Job description

Utility Analyst

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $35 - $47 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 8/20/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Are you eager to tackle the challenges of evolving energy and telecommunications policies? Do you want to be at the forefront of protecting consumers in a dynamic utility environment? Are you ready to analyze complex utility proposals and advocate for consumer interests? If so, we want to hear from you! Become a Utility Analyst with the Office of Consumer Services and make a difference.

This position is eligible to telework up to three days a week, working in the office (downtown Salt Lake City) two days a week after the initial training period. During the training period, telework is negotiable up to three days/week, if eligibility requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

You will act as an in-house consultant on issues pertaining to the regulation of public utility services. You will be expected to work both with others and independently on assigned projects.

Candidates selected for employment will have access to industry training to build upon a background in a related discipline and learn how to apply analytical and research methods in the specific field of utility regulation.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Advising management on trends and issues relating to public utilities, including:
  • public utility regulation proposals and changes;
  • best practices to protect utility residential and small commercial consumers;
  • public policy (e.g., energy policy impacting utility rates, customer preferences for energy resources and management, energy infrastructure priorities and funding); and
  • terms, conditions, and pricing of utility services.
• Analyzing public utility and industry data such as results of operations reports, financial statements, and FERC and SEC reports.
• Conducting independent research for the purposes of establishing policy positions on a variety of regulatory or utility matters such as:
  • designing utility rates to ensure fairness and reflect evolving public policies,
  • planning and evaluation processes for selecting new energy resources (e.g., Integrated Resource Plans),
  • energy efficiency programs,
  • and/or regulatory accounting.
• Developing, preparing, and presenting complex economic or financial analyses such as RFP analysis, utility planning analysis, and/or rate design studies.
• Evaluating utility proposals from the perspective of the impact on residential and small commercial customers.
• Preparing work products such as formal memos, presentations, and/or written and oral testimony.
• Testifying as an expert witness in hearings before the Public Service Commission or other forums.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and writing abilities who is capable of delving into the intricacies of public utility regulation and motivated to champion consumer issues. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently to research and analyze complex data, while also demonstrating a collaborative spirit in team settings. They will be a quick learner, ready to leverage industry training opportunities provided by the Office to become a valuable contributor, capable of developing insightful analyses and clearly communicating findings through written reports and presentations.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Three or more years of applied experience or specialized academic coursework that demonstrates substantive knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: accounting, economics, engineering, finance, data science, public policy, or utility regulation.
• A basic understanding of the purpose and mission of the Office of Consumer Services.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical data, identify areas requiring further information and develop well supported conclusions.
• A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Experience with or knowledge of economic, financial, or engineering modeling.
• Professional experience related to electric, natural gas or telecom utility regulation.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies of Utah utility regulation.
• An ability to communicate complex technical information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• An ability to analyze or identify underlying facts, principles, or trends association with information or data to draw supportable conclusions.
• A capability to work independently with little or no supervision.

About the Role

Location – 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here.

Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Office of Consumer Services is Utah's utility consumer advocate, representing residential and small commercial consumers of natural gas, electric, and telephone service before the Utah Public Service Commission. This is an exciting and challenging time to help ensure that small utility customers are treated fairly in an environment of changing energy and telecommunications policy and evolving roles of public utilities.

Visit our website to learn more about our division.

The Agency

Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants may be asked to participate in a writing exercise during the course of the interview process.
• A description of the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Office of Consumer Services can be found in Title 54, Chapter 10a of the Utah Code.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States permanently. Please note that we are unable to sponsor, take over sponsorship, or provide future sponsorship of an employment visa.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• English fluency.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].