Resource Planning Analyst

Job Posting

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in utility power generation to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and completing comprehensive power generation reports, as well as conducting resource planning activities. This includes preparing inputs for and analyzing outputs from production costing and related analyses for both existing and new generation resources. Key responsibilities will encompass forecasting fuel and purchased power needs, contributing to corporate budgeting and strategic discussions, managing fuel factor filings, handling other regulatory submissions, and evaluating energy efficiency alternatives. The individual will also be required to prepare and present testimony as a Company witness in regulatory proceedings. Additionally, the role involves participating in and, when necessary, leading meetings with external stakeholders, in accordance with state-specific regulations pertaining to the development of operating company resource plans.

What You'll Do :

• Apply your expertise in production costing and resource planning to provide solutions to senior management.
• Develop and present testimony for regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Knowledge of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) rules and policies.
• Prepare reports supporting regulatory requirements for avoided costs, fuel filings, and other regulatory filings.
• Work with state auditors and other stakeholders as required.
• Formulate and communicate capacity / load / reserve (CLR) schedules and collaborate on the CLR process.
• Explain complex generation concepts to stakeholders during the development process.
• Create procedures and reports tailored to specific company needs using model outputs.
• Establish professional relationships with various departments and personnel within the company.
• Monitor industry developments impacting production costing analyses.

What We're Looking For :

Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business (e.g. accounting, finance, economics), or a Bachelor's degree in a non-analytical field with two years of analytical experience.

Experience Requirements : Three years as a Resource Planning Analyst Principal or twelve years of relative experience (in addition to the experience identified above), specifically in generating plant operations or construction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, commercial operations, RTO operations or transmission engineering / operations. An advanced degree in an analytical field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business (e.g. accounting, finance, economics) will be considered to be 2 years of relevant experience.

Other Requirements :

Where You'll Work

On-Site at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH

What You'll Get : $112,869 - $146,730

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade : SP20-009

Compensation Range : $112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is : S Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.