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American Electric Power · 18 hours ago

Resource Planning Analyst (Sr. - Principal) (Integrated Resource Planning)

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $127K/yr

6+ years exp

American Electric Power is seeking a Resource Planning Analyst to join their Integrated Resource Planning team, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming how the company meets growing electricity demands. The role involves evaluating and optimizing the mix of power generation resources and managing the preparation of Integrated Resource Plans.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Initiate and direct complex generation resource planning studies and analyses

Complete power generation resource optimization and production cost modeling simulation studies for IRPs, RFPs, corporate strategy, and other purposes

Possess an expert knowledge of modeling resources and techniques to be used in completing resource planning analyses and to implement process improvements

Possess an expert knowledge of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) rules, policies and procedures and ensure modeling efforts incorporate and reflect those requirements

Possess an expert knowledge of various generation supply and demand side alternatives utilized in resource planning analyses, including modeling energy efficiency, demand response, and intermittent resources (renewables) for production costing and resource planning purposes

Develop, prepare, guide and approve reports and analyses in support of regulatory reporting requirements, including Integrated Resource Plans and interrogatory responses

Collaborate with Resource Planning key stakeholders, including state regulatory staff personnel, to address Integrated Resource Planning issues or concerns

Communicate complex resource planning concepts, data and analyses to internal and external stakeholder groups as a part of the resource plan development process

Participate as an AEP resource planning expert in RTO or reliability council working groups or tasks forces

Develop methodologies for measuring or analyzing portfolio related risks (stochastics) and be able to apply and document risk analyses for resource planning purposes

Develop and assist in report automation using the outputs of such models to meet specific company needs

Develop testimony and support witnesses in regulatory proceedings

Develop professional working relationships with Operating Company staff and AEPSC departments that are interacted with on a regular basis including Regulatory Services, Commercial Operations; Fuel, Emissions & Logistics; Engineering; Financial Forecasting; Finance; Environmental Services; and Strategic Policy Analysis

Develop a working relationship with software technical support personnel to resolve modeling issues and make recommendations to enhance modeling performance

Research and manage industry issues/developments that may impact resource planning or production costing studies and analyses

Qualification

Energy Planning PlatformsProduction Cost ModelingResource OptimizationProgramming PythonProgramming RProgramming MATLABProgramming SASProgramming SQLMicrosoft Office SuitePower BIAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business (e.g. accounting, finance, economics)

6+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Ability to work occasional overtime (weekend/evenings) and/or work remotely

Occasional overnight travel may be required