Junior Energy System Modeler - JC-489115

Energy Division / Electric Planning and Market Design Branch / Energy Resource Modeling Section:

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor and guidance of senior staff, the Junior Energy System Modeler will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will perform modeling to support implementation of Senate Bill No. 846 (SB 846) and Assembly Bill 2368 (AB 2368) by developing data and modeling scenarios for cost and reliability studies of the energy system. The analyst is a key member of a team working on major long-term projects and programs to protect reliability and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of California's energy system.

The analyst will use existing models, develop models internally, and manage internal coordination on databases and data access to support the whole modeling team and the rest of Energy Division. The analyst will assist in modeling to plan for investments that bolster the reliability of the electric and gas system and manage changes to the operation of the grid even as demand increases due to electrification and addition of data centers, the analyst will identify strategies and alternate scenarios to meet SB 846 and AB 2368 goals with a variety of resource portfolios and operational solutions.

The analyst will also perform the following tasks:

1. Act as a project support and prepare written reports and analyses on economic, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs.
2. Support complex regulatory proceedings as well as assist teams working on analytical projects in support of the proceeding.
3. Assist in performing or reviewing modeling and analysis to assess impacts of decarbonization and climate change on energy planning and determine optimal clean energy investments on the transmission and distribution system to enact state energy policy goals.
4. Develop and promote energy reliability planning and procurement efforts in Energy Division as well as coordinate policies and investments with other state, tribal and federal governments to fulfill meet reliability goals.
5. Write and edit reports with lead analysts, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam.  This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by August 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.