Resource Planning Analyst (Sr. - Principal) (Integrated Resource Planning) at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Expert knowledge of modeling resources and techniques used in resource planning analyses, including process improvements
Expert knowledge of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) rules, policies, and procedures to ensure modeling reflects those requirements
Expert knowledge of various generation supply and demand side alternatives, including modeling energy efficiency, demand response, and intermittent resources (renewables) for production costing and resource planning
Ability to initiate, direct, and complete complex power generation resource planning activities and studies
Ability to develop methodologies for measuring or analyzing portfolio-related risks (stochastics) and apply/document risk analyses
Ability to communicate complex resource planning concepts, data, and analyses to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop professional working relationships with Operating Company staff and AEPSC departments (e.g., Regulatory Services, Commercial Operations, Fuel, Emissions)

Responsibilities

Manage preparation of Integrated Resource Plans by obtaining plan content from external contributors and developing model inputs
Evaluate power supply alternatives and present findings to higher levels of management
Design and perform modeling-related studies and analyses
Develop testimony and support witnesses in regulatory proceedings
Participate in meetings with outside stakeholders as required by state-specific rules for operating company resource plans
Prepare inputs to and analyze outputs from detailed production cost and resource optimization models for existing/new generation resources, energy efficiency, fuel, and purchased power projections used in IRPs, RFPs, corporate strategy, CPCN filings, and regulatory proceedings
Complete power generation resource optimization and production cost modeling simulation studies for IRPs, RFPs, corporate strategy, and other purposes
Develop, prepare, guide, and approve reports and analyses for regulatory reporting requirements, including IRPs and interrogatory responses
Collaborate with Resource Planning key stakeholders, including state regulatory staff, to address IRP issues or concerns
Participate as an AEP resource planning expert in RTO or reliability council working groups or task forces
Develop and assist in report automation using model outputs to meet company needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Integrated Resource PlanningProduction Cost ModelingResource OptimizationPower Generation PlanningRenewablesBattery Energy Storage SystemsBESSNuclear ResourcesSmall Modular ReactorsGas TurbinesEnergy Efficiency AnalysisRFP EvaluationRegulatory TestimonyProduction Simulation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Resource Planning Analyst position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Resource Planning Analyst role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and expertise are required for the Senior to Principal Resource Planning Analyst role?

The role requires expert knowledge of power generation resource planning, production cost and resource optimization models, RTO rules and policies, and generation supply alternatives including renewables, energy efficiency, and demand response.

What is the team environment like for the Resource Planning Analyst at American Electric Power?

You'll join the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) team, working with contributors outside the organization, presenting to management, and participating in meetings with outside stakeholders.

What makes a strong candidate for the Resource Planning Analyst (Sr. - Principal) position?

Strong candidates are experts who can initiate and direct complex generation resource planning studies, complete optimization and production cost modeling, and develop reports for regulatory proceedings like IRPs and RFPs.