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California Public Utilities Commission · 1 day ago

Energy Utilities Engineer - Integrated Resource Planning

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$6,488/mo - $12,152/mo

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is leading California’s efforts to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future by 2045. The Energy Utilities Engineer will support the Integrated Resource Planning section in developing work products for high-level decision-makers and lead projects related to integrated resource planning and transmission issues.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and/or support investigation and research of technologies that best enable swift evolution of the electric grid to meet California’s energy goals

Analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met

Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues

Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment

Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications

Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling

Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products

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

Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings

Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff

Qualification

Integrated Resource PlanningTransmission PlanningData AnalysisEnergy ModelingRegulatory AnalysisWorkshop FacilitationTechnical ResearchCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Eligibility for the classification

Experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy

Ability to conduct technical engineering research and analyses of complex issues involving electric generation and/or transmission facilities

Understanding of electric grid and resource planning issues, particularly related to regulation and transmission planning

Understanding of California's climate change and energy resource planning goals

Completed STD 678 application form

Submission of a copy of transcript or diploma if using education to meet minimum qualifications

Verification of United States course/degree equivalency for foreign education

Complete employment information on the STD 678 state application with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors