Energy Analyst - PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II

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

• 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 a. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role 

3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application a. This is the legal document we will use to review your application. 

4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application. 

a. Answer the following prompts: 

• Describe your experience and ability gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting analyses.
• Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting and writing white papers, reports, and memos. Please provide examples.
• Describe your understanding of economic theory and the functioning of markets.

b. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements: 

• Include the questions in your response
• 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.