Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload
The work includes developing cost-benefit analysis, and business cases with supporting technology and cost analysis for multiple existing and nascent grid technologies, developing recommendations and materials to support investment decision-making. Key duties include:
Evaluate the financial impact of new grid architecture design and technology deployment and provide insights on investment opportunities.
Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the economic viability, which includes identifying and estimating benefits, calculating avoided costs, and assessing capital and O&M efficiency.
Align the business case with regulatory requirements to ensure support and cost recovery. Develop strategies to address regulatory and policy considerations.
Develop recommendations and materials to enable decision-making
Required Skills/Attributes
Strong understanding of utility finance, economic principles, financial modeling techniques.
Development of cost-benefit financial models
Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and conducting comprehensive economic analysis.
Excellent communication or interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse audiences
Desired Skills/Attributes
Deep understanding of utility business, grid planning and operations, and grid modernization technologies.
Coding/Programing skills in Excel, Python, or other business applications.
Education Requirement:
A bachelors or masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum Years of Experience:
Seven or more years of experience in modeling, forecasting, and economic analysis, with a focus on grid architecture, grid technology deployment, or related fields.