Position Summary: The role of Senior Analyst, Energy Strategy is part of a team conducting energy planning activities. The department is responsible for forecasting, integrated resource planning, procurement, research, and internal support related to energy strategy. The department maintains the BWL’s Production Cost Model and Capacity Expansion model for electric generation planning. Reports to the Manager of Strategy & Planning.
Essential Functions:
Forecasts electric retail sales and peak load for short- and long-term requirements.
Collects data and maintains Production Cost Model for electric generation studies.
Provides wholesale sales and revenue, generation, fuel, purchased power, and emissions forecast to internal stakeholders.
Collects data and maintains Capacity Expansion Model for integrated resource plans and other long-term electric studies.
Facilitates integrated resource planning process, including gathering input from internal and external stakeholders.
Conducts studies and analyses of the electric resource portfolio.
Oversees Request for Proposal processes for energy resources.
Partners with finance, legal, and operations to negotiate, execute, and maintain energy purchases, including Power Purchase Agreements.
Supports internal partners with expertise in energy markets, strategy, and analysis to aid decision-making.
Develops consistent internal reporting related to energy forecasts and actual results, including P&L statements for production facilities.
Provides input into Master Planning activities related to electric supply and demand resources.
Research and reports on new technologies, industry news and trends, and other regulatory or policy news related to energy planning to assist decision-making.
Prepares and presents formal reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
Predictable and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL: The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location: Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Specifications: Required:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business, economics, data analytics, science, mathematics, statistics, environment, or equivalent with relevant coursework.
Typically, seven years of experience in an energy role. Will consider the depth and breadth of experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of statistical analysis and energy resource planning.
Detailed understanding of energy technologies, their capabilities, and risk and opportunities of each.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Power BI, Outlook, Teams, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to present and defend reports and findings before a panel of experts.
Prior experience using Production Cost Models or Capacity Expansion Models for electric planning.
Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
Predictable and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs.
Constantly works in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally-owned public utility that provides safe, reliable and affordable utility products and services to around 100,000 electric and 58,000 water customers throughout the greater Lansing area in Michigan.
Our roots go back to 1885, when Lansing citizens approved building a water system. Electricity was added to our list of utility services in 1892, and steam heat in 1919. Chilled water was added in 2001.
The BWL is governed by a Board of Commissioners made up of eight local citizens who are appointed by the Lansing mayor and approved by city council. The board expanded in 2014 to include three non-voting members representing areas of our service territory outside the City of Lansing.
The BWL owns 2,000 miles of overhead and underground power lines and more than 800 miles of water mains, providing 2.7 million megawatt hours and 7 billion gallons of water to customers annually.