Senior Resource Planning Analyst

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking an experienced Senior Resource Planning Analyst with a strong background in utility rate impact analysis, financial planning, purchase power agreements, bilateral contracts, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), and team leadership. This role will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and optimizing resource planning strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in utility resource planning, rate design, and cost analysis, along with proven managerial and leadership skills. 

What You'll Do 

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company goals, with a primary focus upon financial planning for the development and execution of Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)
• Serve as the company's utility rates expert, overseeing rate design, cost-of-service studies, and revenue requirement analysis.
• Provide direction and mentor a team of analysts and engineers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Develop and implement forecasting models for energy demand, supply, and cost trends.
• Provide strategic guidance on rate structures and regulatory filings to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and regulatory teams, to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, utility and industry groups, and consumer advocacy groups to represent the company’s interests.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to inform resource planning strategies.

What We Expect from You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in utility resource planning, rate design, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of rate design methodologies, cost allocation, and financial modeling.
• Experience with Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), including modeling tools, utility and regulatory processes.
• Proven experience leading teams and mentoring junior analysts and engineers.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences. Actively manages individual workload.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others.
• Must be comfortable asking questions to team when learning new skills.
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a collaborative environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Preferred for Selection

• Combined engineering and business background (MBA with demonstrated engineering skills preferred).
• Demonstrated involvement in past utility Integrated Resource Planning and short to mid-term planning functions.
• Experience with utility trackers such as Demand Side Management, Fuel Adjustment Clause (FAC), and Purchased Power.
• Experience with production cost-based models such as PLEXOS & ProMod and incorporating relevant outputs into filings such as IRPS and FACs.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding PPA design and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge between utility engineering outputs and financial planning. Ability to seamlessly integrate with accounting team functions to move engineering outputs from development to a complete financial plan.
• Demonstrated finance and accounting background with the ability to facilitate processes such as depreciation schedules and annuity payment analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with utility rate, finance & accounting groups, resource planning departments, and external groups such as utility commissions and customer advocacy groups.
• Demonstrated experience working with developers regarding tariff and PPA interpretations.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting legal proceedings for high stakes engagements, such as utility rate cases.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $125,400 - $169,600
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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