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HNTB

Principal Planner/Economist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This position performs tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with multi-discipline team members, from concept development through project completion.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Planning Manager

Plummer, ID · On-site

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Implements projects and plans for economic development and community development; • Updates Tribal transportation planning documents and ensures allocations, contracts ...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Planning Manager

Plummer, ID · On-site

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Implements projects and plans for economic development and community development; • Updates Tribal transportation planning documents and ensures allocations, contracts ...

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Resource Planning Economist - I/II/Sr.

Kennewick, WA • On-site, Remote

Cascade Natural Gas
201 - 500 employees
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$93K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation and development of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including demand load forecasts, weather normalization, economic analysis, energy market intelligence, price forecasts, and supply side analyses.

  • Support the creation of written plans and presentations related to the IRP for interested parties.

  • Perform analysis of gas supply resource acquisition, resource and facility optimization, and modeling results using software, statistical inference, and mathematical models.

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Responsible for compiling and analyzing Company data to enable the completion and timely submittal of Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) documents. Supports Mgr. Resource Planning in all duties, including the development of methods to ensure proper documentation, accuracy, security, and compliance of gas supply resource data in keeping with the goal of minimizing regulatory risk.

The preference for this position is to be located in one of our General Offices located in Kennewick, WA or Boise, ID. Remote work within the MDU Utilities Group service territory may be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Resource Planning Economist I: ($63,860 - $79,830) 

  • A working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering or related field.

Resource Planning Economist II: ($73,460 - $91,830)

  • Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a 4-yr degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field; and
  • Two years of utility experience including forecasting.

Resource Planning Economist Sr.: ($84,460 - $105,570)

  • Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a 4-yr degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering or related field; and
  • Five years of utility integrated resource planning experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • May be required to obtain/maintain a valid passport.
  • Ability to travel
PREFERREED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior analyst or accountant experience.
  • Prior natural gas forecast, trading and contracting experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists in the preparation and development of MDU Utility Group IRP, focusing on the preparation of demand load forecasts, weather normalization, economic analysis, energy market intelligence, price forecasts and supply side analyses.
  • Assists with the preparation of the written plan and presentations to interested parties related to the IRP.
  • Assists in the monitoring of applicable statutes, pipeline tariffs, NEB, FERC proceedings, state regulatory commission rules and orders affecting IRP, climate change/carbon legislation, gas supply acquisition and transportation.
  • Performs analysis of gas supply resource acquisition, resource and facility optimization and modeling results utilizing software, statistical inference, and mathematical models.
  • Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Application Deadline: September 16th @ 12pm CST




Regular full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. We also offer a 401k plan which includes a company match opportunity and an additional retirement contribution. New full-time employees are eligible for eight hours of vacation leave every month and eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow

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