Public Utility Regulatory Analyst (Utility and Energy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

04/10/2025

Application Deadline:

04/24/2025

Agency:

Public Utility Commission

Salary Range:

$6,732 - $10,375

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Utility Regulatory Analyst (Utility and Energy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

Join the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) for an opportunity to shape Oregon’s evolving energy landscape! The PUC is at the forefront of the state’s efforts to transform our energy systems to provide clean, safe, reliable, and equitable utility services at affordable rates.

Our mission is to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest. We use an inclusive process to evaluate differing viewpoints and visions of the public interest and arrive at balanced, well-reasoned, independent decisions supported by fact and law. More information about our vision and values can be found at: PUC Strategic Plan and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.

What you will do:

The PUC is in search of multiple full-time Public Utility Regulatory Analysts in the agency’s Energy Program, which focuses on the regulation of electric and natural gas utilities. In these roles, you will use your analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to develop recommendations on emerging energy topics affecting Oregonians and the region. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide recommendations on a range of issues, such as decarbonization, grid modernization, energy justice, integration with regional markets, and the alignment of utility activities with the public interest.

The Energy Program focuses on key aspects of the agency’s mission, including planning, resource procurement, ratemaking, and regulatory policy. In these roles you will serve as a technical and policy expert on diverse regulatory matters including:

• Scrutinizing regulated utility providers planning proposals and modeling techniques.

• Developing modern rate designs and cost allocations.

• Conducting economic analysis on utility resource and grid investment decisions.

• Evaluating the impact of utility actions, or proposals, on different communities, populations, and customer classes.

• Overseeing utility customer programs and pilots.

• Developing recommendations through an open public process that broadens participation, inclusion, and diverse perspectives in regulatory and policy decisions.

Benefits for joining our Team

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment.

• Colleagues who are innovative and passionate about public service.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

More information about the PUC can be found online at: www.oregon.gov/PUC.

Hybrid-Remote Work:

Currently, employees who live in the State of Oregon may request approval for hybrid-remote work (generally from the employee’s personal residence). This position may be performed remotely, and at our central office in Salem, and at the PUC’s Portland satellite office. The ability to report to Salem and Portland is required when business or operational needs are necessary for onsite activities. Hybrid-remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

A skilled professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a closely related field, and four years of professional-level experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.

OR

Seven years of work experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely related field, and four years of professional-level experience in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering; four of which must have been at a professional level.

A Master's degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely-related field, will substitute for one year of the professional-level work experience.

A Juris Doctorate or a Doctoral degree in Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely-related field, will substitute for two years of the professional-level work experience.

The most competitive candidates will demonstrate the following requested skills:

(Note: You do not need to have education or work experience related to all the following requested skills to be considered for this position.)

• Work experience or graduate-level education, performing complex mathematical analysis with a regulatory or public policy focus.

• Work experience in energy policy, and/or the delivery and evaluation of energy-related programs. 

• Work experience, or education, that demonstrates the ability to independently research complex policy or technical topic areas and compose clear and concise written recommendations. 

• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to provide clear and persuasive presentations to decision makers. 

• Professional-level work experience that supports the application of problem-solving, time management, adaptability, communication, and critical thinking to the development, implementation, and oversight of energy-related public policy and/or utility regulatory practices.

• Work experience with a public utility commission, energy utility provider, regulated utility, or consumer advocacy organization.

• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to convene and facilitate conversations with diverse perspectives. 

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Attach your current resume.

• Your resume and Workday job history will be reviewed by PUC to determine if you will move forward to the interview process. 

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on an equal pay calculator. For further information, please visit the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act contact PUC Human Resource Analyst Jessica Leedham at 503-580-5740.

Additional Information:

• Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position may be eligible for an interview.  Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• The PUC does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three-days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are hired, you may be required to provide facts about past employment and present financial interests if they could be connected with the businesses regulated by the PUC.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates; this list will be used to fill the current opening and may be used to fill other openings as they occur.

• The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

• For positions approved for hybrid/remote, demonstrate suitability for remote work, including access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process may result in disqualification.

The PUC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. PUC values building a workforce representative of the communities we serve.