State of Indiana · 4 hours ago
Utility Analyst - Engineering
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Utility Analyst position assists the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor in representing utility customers by applying engineering principles to review utility infrastructure and provide recommendations.
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Hiring Manager
Cynthia (Cindy) Miles
Responsibilities
Develops skilled, technical opinions through analyses of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits
Evaluates existing utility operations and related infrastructure for adequacy, reliability, and regulatory compliance, including O&M practices to ensure ongoing, timely, and cost-effective operations
Participates in the appraisal, evaluation, and depreciation studies of utility properties and engineering cost studies to evaluate compliance with ratemaking principles
Analyzes utility’s infrastructure improvement proposals for adequacy, cost reasonableness, risk, and prudency. Reviews the utility’s managerial and technical performance and provides recommendations for approval, modification, or denial by analyzing construction, maintenance, and operating cost data
Gathers information through written data requests, onsite inspections, and other research methods, as necessary, to build case foundations, contribute to case development and strategy, and develop conclusions
Utilizes computer models and engineering applications to analyze information regarding various aspects of utility operations to be used in policy making, rate cases, staff training, or long-range resource planning by coordinating all the data gathered and applying acceptable analytical techniques
Reviews engineering data contained in petitions and service modification requests to determine compliance with engineering standards and federal and state regulations, and to make recommendations on adequacy of service by reading the available data and applying the appropriate evaluation criteria
Prepares high-quality, persuasive testimony and exhibits to support OUCC case positions and make recommendations
Serves as case team leader and a significant contributor— responsible for addressing multiple issues
Conducts research projects concerning public utility regulation issues by determining objectives, collecting and analyzing data, forming conclusions based on research and analysis, and summarizing and documenting results
Consistently provides articulate oral testimony under cross-examination on behalf of the OUCC before the IURC
Takes appropriate decisive action to achieve agency and division goals and objectives
Works with multi-disciplinary project teams that include attorneys, economists, accountants, engineers, and other specialists
Proactively maintains the required level of professional knowledge through timely review of modifications to principles, standards, federal and state laws, and legal decisions
Possesses the ability to perform duties confidentially and professionally
Contribute to the achievement of overall agency and division goals
Review current utility regulatory practices and theories
Engage in continuous personal and professional development
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
Knowledge of and experience with rules and guidelines about the electric utility industry, including electric distribution and transmission systems
Ability to make objective and well-reasoned recommendations
Possess: strong written and verbal skills; the ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines; and the ability to produce work product in a well-organized manner
Extensive computer skills in Microsoft Office products
Ability to work on and/or manage multiple cases simultaneously
Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical issues
Able to work under stressful situations and occasionally adversarial conditions, such as cross-examination and short timelines
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
Founded in 1816
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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