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

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

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)

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