Generation Planning Analyst
@ Madison Gas and Electric Company

POSITION PURPOSE

Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) is seeking a highly motivated and analytically minded Generation Planning Analyst in our Energy Planning group. This key role will ensure MGE’s resource adequacy, shaping our electric generation portfolio to achieve our near- and long-term goals for affordability and reliability, including our commitment to 80% CO2 reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and maintains long-term generation and transmission system models capable of providing timely alternatives for efficient, economical, and reliable planning and operation of the Company’s generation assets.
• Analyzes the economic and technical feasibility of various generation portfolio options to achieve optimal plans in the face of uncertain regulatory, environmental, and economic future conditions.
• Coordinates project applications and resource plan submittals to regulatory agencies, including drafting language and providing testimony.
• Prepares and presents technical reports and studies for departments throughout the Company pertaining to power supply plans and/or power production facilities.
• Represents the Company on industry committees, task forces, and stakeholder groups, as assigned.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of existing and emerging technologies and regulatory issues that may affect the economics and cost competitiveness of the Company’s electric resource portfolio.
• Assists in the analysis and planning of regional transmission infrastructure as it affects MGE’s generation planning and operation.
• Actively collaborates with external stakeholders, utilities, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, business, math, economics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Preferred a minimum of two years of experience in utility long-term generation/power supply planning, including the application of electric generation planning techniques.
• Preferred experience in at least one major regulatory proceeding providing and successfully defending analyses and testimony in support of utility generation plans, additions, or changes.
• Good verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of technical concepts, principles, and data analysis techniques required to solve and analyze power supply options.
• Strong understanding on power system analysis and techniques.
• Knowledge of other modeling applications such as PLEXOS, PROMOD for nodal transmission modeling, Electric Generation Expansion Analysis Software (EGEAS), Siemens PSS/E, Aurora energy forecasting software, and PowerWorld software is beneficial.
• Proficiency with programming languages as well as data analysis and manipulation (Excel VBA, Python, R, PowerBI, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of Midwest ISO rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and methods used in performing economic analyses relating to electric utility investment decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of the review and approval processes and environmental permitting requirements established by state and federal regulatory agencies related to electric generation.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 167,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 178,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE’s roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees.

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