What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2026 Planning Co-op position at Oglethorpe Power Corporation?
With more than $14 billion in assets, we're among the nation's largest power supply cooperatives and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, generating power for 38 electric membership corporations and the approximate 4.3 million people they serve.
Job Duties:
- Co-op is responsible for assisting the Manager of Load Forecasting in development of the annual load forecast for each Member System and OPC using Rural Utility Services/ Utility Industry accepted methodology.
- They will assist in addressing projects within the OPC department of planning, forecasting, rates and corporate performance.
- Periodically working with principal associates to assist in the performance of department duties and implement change as necessary.
- This role will complete and shadow assigned analysis projects including, but not limited to, corporate budget preparation, budget variance analysis, utility cost of service analysis, formulary rate making, and corporate financial reporting.
- They will coordinate integration of data and forecasts from multiple sources and departments to support development of corporate budgets.
- This role will also develop tools and processes to help accomplish work projects and department goals.
- Responsibilities may include interaction and communication with senior company management.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Student enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university in one of the following areas:
- Industrial Engineering
- Finance
- Economics
Experience: General course work with at least a sophomore status in good standing. GPA requirement is a 3.0 or above.
Specialized Skills: MS Office Suite, to include Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint and MS Outlook.