This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102
The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Engineering Analysis Department performs analysis and studies on electric service reliability, quality and safety; performs jurisdictional allocations; investigates adequate levels of capacity; performs fuel runs for use in electric rate cases; performs depreciation studies for use in electric, gas, water and sewer cases; participates and provides technical support in electric and gas cases; handles merger, transfer or sales of facilities cases, certificate cases and technical complaints; receives information, investigates and reports on electric incidents; collects and reviews electric operating statistics on a monthly basis; and monitors electric power transactions.
- Serve as an engineering technical resource in engineering areas such as generation, transmission, distribution, and safety.
- Also serve as an engineering technical resource in engineering areas such as electrical, gas or generation systems, or in specific aspects of statistical or production cost modeling.
- Ability to assist in formulating research strategies and selecting and applying the appropriate analytical methods or computer models to provide high quality information to decision makers.
- Prepare and present testimony in PSC hearings on associated issues on utility rates, services, construction, production and/or resources planning.
- Performs depreciation studies or production cost modeling.
- Assist in formulating research strategies and selecting and applying the appropriate analytical methods or computer models to provide high quality information to decision makers.
- Coordinate technical aspects of rate cases before the Commission in the role of case coordinator, negotiate with utility representatives and interveners, and provide input and testify on issues as an expert witness.
- Obtain a high level of both verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain and interpret the results of complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Position may require occasional in- and out-of-state travel.
Minimum Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering with the curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology;
- 6 or more years of engineering experience, two years of experience in a regulatory, compliance, or utility environment preferred.
- Graduate work in the specified educational areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
- PE in Missouri required.
- Experience with spreadsheets and word processing is essential.
- Other computer simulation and database experience is also preferred.
- The ability to work well independently and in a team environment is required.
- Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills and personal computer experience is required.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
