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Regional Energy Program Analyst

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
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Please Note:

The Public Utilities Commission will be filling one (1) vacancy in the Regional Energy Program at either the Planner Principal or Planning Director State classification level based on the education and experience of the successful candidate(s). Please make certain that your resume and application materials reflect all required minimum qualifications and experience as listed in the minimum qualifications for the classification level that you are interested in applying for.

This career opportunity is based at the PUC offices in St. Paul, MN with some remote work and travel. Candidates must be available to appear for briefings, meetings, and hearings in St. Paul and Eagan regularly. This position also requires out of state travel up to 30 percent of the time. This position is a hybrid work position with some telework and some in-office hours, dependent on the performance of the successful candidate and the business needs of the Commission. This position will be required to work onsite or in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month (including travel and off-site meetings).

Job Summary: 

The Regional Energy Program Planners lead and coordinate the agency’s activities related to regional transmission planning, regional energy markets, federal transmission and energy market actions, and complex docketed matters coming before the Commission in close coordination with the Regional Energy Program Supervisor, the Regulatory Division Manager, and Commissioners.

Job Duties:

Planner Principal

  • Provides technical, policy, and planning analysis and advice relating to regional transmission planning and energy markets.
  • Monitors, analyzes, and participates in the activities of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Organization of MISO States (OMS), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and the related activities at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Serves as an advisor to the designated Organization of MISO States lead Commissioner and all other Commissioners on these issues.
  • Assures managers, supervisors, and staff of all relevant units in the agency are informed of major regional and federal matters that impact energy policies and dockets before the Commission.
  • Coordinates with staff at the Minnesota Department of Commerce and other relevant Minnesota state agencies on these issues.
  • Helps coordinate and carry out complex technical and policy tasks relating to energy planning and markets, transmission infrastructure, forecasting, and other related issues.

A Planning Director performs the job duties of a Planner Principal at an advanced level. The incumbent leads complex technical and policy tasks and leads regional or national workgroups.