Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II​/Energy Analyst​/JC-- Energy Division​/Electric

The California Public Utilities Commission is hiring a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II/Energy Analyst for its Energy Division in Sacramento, CA. The role involves conducting research and analysis on energy policy, supporting integrated resource planning, and collaborating with state organizations to achieve clean energy goals. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements and submit a detailed application by the final filing date of May 26, 2025.
Position: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II/ Energy Analyst (JC-477438) - Energy Division/ Electric [...]

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click PURA II or PURA I to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “

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Under the direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Analyst will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in developing work products used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Energy Analyst will contribute to projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues.

Specifically, the Energy Analyst’s duties and responsibilities may include:
• 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 stakeholder meetings.

Some 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 growing need for procuring new clean electricity resources.

Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications to meet the minimum requirements for the advertised classifications. Please clearly describe all your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in economics, finance, or policy in the job description fields of your STD 678 form, including the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications.

Application Instructions
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 5/26/2025

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for the Sacramento (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC#477439

• San Francisco location, please apply to JC#477368

Apply only to the location(s) where you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible California residents, subject to meeting telework criteria. Telework Policy CalHR
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