Energy Analyst - JC-477368

Energy Division / Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Transmission and Interconnection Section:

Under direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Analyst will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Energy Analyst will contribute to projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues.

Specifically, the Energy Analyst’s duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues.
• Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems in a team environment.
• Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling.
• Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission-related issues.
• Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals.
• Develop expertise regarding California energy markets, long-term energy resource planning, and the state’s transmission planning process.
• Contribute to the running of workshops and/or stakeholder meetings.

Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include:
 

• Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term for the electric sector.
• Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation).
• Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state’s GHG reduction goals.
• Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam.  This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by May 26, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.