April 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Lead Resource Planning Consultant

Organization:
Alliant Energy Corporation
Region:
Canada, Wisconsin, Multiple Locations
End of contest:
June 23, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Planning
Description
We are currently looking for a Lead Resource Planning Consultant to join our Resource Planning team. The Resource Planning team is responsible for economic analysis and strategy with a focus on integrating new resources to ensure a cost effective, reliable plan for the clean energy grid of the future. The team advises our development team, company leadership, and external stakeholders on optimal resource planning decisions by developing better tools, processes, and modeling approaches through learning and knowledge sharing. 

Our ideal candidate enjoys a challenge, works well in a collaborative team environment, and revels in seeking answers through data analytics. 

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI office. Candidates must reside in Iowa or Wisconsin. 

What you will do:  

  • Perform Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) style generation planning and capacity expansion modeling, using PLEXOS (or similar) production cost software. 

  • Research MISO Resource Adequacy obligations, regulatory IRP requirements, and peer IRP reports and filings from multiple entities to build a benchmark system model. 

  • Analyze data, draws inferences and presents results in a clear and understandable format to management and external stakeholders. 

  • Develop presentation materials that communicate clearly the analyses performed and conveys insights that help Alliant Energy better serve its utility customers. 

  • Assist in developing business case and alternatives analysis with cost-benefit and risk evaluation for future projects. 

  • Support multiple ad hoc projects inclusive of those above, completing them in a timely manner. 

Education:  

  • Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in engineering, economics, or utility finance is preferred. 

Required Experience:   

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry with integrated resource planning, resource adequacy, economic analysis experience, forecasting, economic analysis, and asset management experience 

  • Strong understanding of the economics underlying electric power generation and a working knowledge of related technical issues 

  • Previous experience in Integrated Resource Planning or a strong background in power sector modeling, resource cost-benefit analysis, or related complex system modeling 

  • Experience with PLEXOS or similar production cost models (Aurora, PROMOD, Encompass, etc.) 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Advanced knowledge of MISO resource adequacy issues and processes. 

  • Ability to critically think, challenge assumptions and prioritize responsibilities. 

  • Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Experience in evaluating complex technical and financial issues independently, developing recommendations, action plans, and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously. 

  • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 

  • Ability to work in a diverse work environment. 

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Contact

Alliant Energy Corporation

4902 N Biltmore Ln

Madison

Wisconsin United States

www.alliantenergy.com