Energy Systems Analyst

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ATTENTION! For those looking for a career that helps make Oregon's energy utilities safer, more reliable and cost effective, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has an excellent opportunity you don't want to miss! PUC has an opening for an Energy Systems Analyst to join our team in the Utility Safety, Reliability, and Security Division.

Current topics include:

• Electric interconnection requirements

• Renewable natural gas and other green energy sources

• Energy resilience and risk analysis

• Optimal investments for safe, reliable, resilient, and equitable energy utilities

• Distributed energy resources and its effect on resource adequacy and reliability

Do you have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the natural gas or electric systems, utility transmission and distribution system operations or engineering, and enjoy working in a team and with the public? If this sounds like you and you desire to become a public steward and make your community a safer and more resilient place, then apply now!

Please Note: This position works in the classification of Utility and Energy Analyst 3 (UA3).

New employees to PUC who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members (those meeting contribution/eligibility service-time requirements at time of hire) are paid within the PERS-AP salary range as follows (reflecting a 6.95% compensation increase for active PERS members):

UA3 PERS-AP Salary Range: $ 6,757 - $10,416 monthly

New employees to PUC who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% compensation increase (6% employee contribution) upon meeting eligibility for PERS participation (generally, after completion of six-months of qualifying State of Oregon employment).

About the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC):

Celebrating more than 150 years of history, the PUC impacts nearly every household throughout the state. The agency’s mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable, and fairly-priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest. More information about our vision and values can be found at: PUC Strategic Plan.

Our office is located in downtown Salem, in close proximity to the State Capitol, and we maintain a Portland satellite office. The PUC receives no state general funds and is funded through an assessment of the regulated natural gas, electric, telecommunication, and water utilities.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, learn, and …