Resource Planning Analyst I, II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

Perform load forecasting for the electric utilities to identify generating resource needs, research and analyze market conditions, and continually update load projections. Support the preparation of long-term resource plans, budgets, and strategic planning efforts. Develop, collect, organize, and maintain all supporting documentation used for economic dispatch modeling including utilizing the resource planning software.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Level I: $60,000 - $ 90,150

Level II: $71,100 - $106,600

Senior: $84,600 - $126,900

Reporting Relationship: Resource Planning Manager

Location: Rapid City, SD

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions

• Continually monitor, collect and maintain documentation for existing generating plants as needed to accurately model these generation resources.
• Track historic load trends and compare to load forecasts to determine load forecasts in the future are accurate.
• Continually track and verify historic load data, weather data and other economic data for use in load forecasting.
• Analyze and interpret company financial and statistical data used in studies to analyze the generation resources.
• Prepare production cost models and capacity expansion models using the resource planning software as needed but no less than once a year.
• Research and communicate the proper interpretation of rates, rules, and terms and conditions of potential resource alternatives, including renewable resources, as needed to run resource plan models.
• Participate in various internal work groups in order to develop and implement the Company’s strategic action plans.
• Prepare annual load forecasts for electric utility power supply requirements including the WECC, NERC, and other Load and Resource reports.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Department Administrative Guideline (DAG) program that accurately documents department procedures and policies.
• Work to find efficiencies in the resource planning software process to reduce the time needed to create the output from each system.
• Keep supervisor informed of project work status.
  
  

What Is Required

All Levels:

• Bachelor's Degree Relevant field, such as Engineering, Business, Accounting or Finance, Economics or equivalent experience
  
  

Level I

• No experience required. Training provided.
  
  

Level II

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electric utility planning and operating methods.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with statistical analysis and regression analysis developing load forecasts using econometric analysis and weather normalization techniques.
  
  

Senior

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric utility planning and operating methods.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with statistical analysis and regression analysis developing load forecasts using econometric analysis and weather normalization techniques.
  
  

What Is Desired

• Basic understanding of electric utility production cost model preparation and analysis.
• Utility budgeting and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Ability to accurately perform required tasks and meet deadlines while paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to analyze information critically and review trends and projections.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Project Management Software. Experience with statistical software such as STATA.
• In depth of knowledge of economic principles utilizing statistics and analytics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, organize and maintain a variety of different data sets.
  
  

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.