Senior Load Research Analyst

Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

If you are an experienced engineer and/or analyst, looking to make an impact in challenging role as a Senior Load Research Analyst, then join us in contributing to the delivery of reliable and affordable energy to our member-owners! As a Senior Load Research Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting AECI's mission by guiding the evolution of load forecasting and resource adequacy studies, just to name a few responsibilities!

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate professional to have an impact on AECI's generation and transmission requirements as our members' electric usage evolves with trends in electrifying home residential heating, transportation, and commercial electric growth with manufacturing expansions and data centers.

If you are dedicated to career development, value a family-friendly atmosphere, and want to be part of a community-centric culture, this position is tailored for you. Join us and discover a POWERful career that will stretch your abilities and keep you engaged!

What You'll Be doing:

• Develop and maintain regression model to support weather normalization short term load and peak forecasting, and peak event analysis.
• Provide technical and commercial coordination with outside consultants for resource adequacy and load forecasting services, including contract management.
• Provide technical recommendations for analytical techniques, standards, and specific projections needed to support AECI's load forecasting requirements and planning reserve capacity targets to ensure adequate reliability.
• Participate in EPRI and SERC teams considering the techniques used in resource adequacy studies and analysis. Track analysis advancements in neighboring systems such as SPP, MISO, TVA. Apply best practices to AECI's resource adequacy analysis.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field; or equivalent work or military experience.
• Progressive experience conducting and directing data analysis, technical writing, and presentation of study results and industry updates to various levels of leadership.
• Experience managing large data sets and ability to perform statistical analysis including multivariate regression.
• Ability to forge strong relationships with counterparties and across the company with the desire to take ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Contribute and work well with leadership and in team environments with a desire to help others succeed, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events.Associated's culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

To learn more and apply for a position, please visit . You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

Job Posting: 4/25/24