Energy Analyst I

Job Description Summary:

Salary: $53,414.40 annually

**Pay dependent on qualification

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The Energy Analyst I develops knowledge of the District Engineering Department standards, practices, and infrastructure facility operations, as well as skills related to energy management, energy portfolio procurement, energy market trends, invoice auditing, forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting. They will be effective at research and analysis and presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences. They will collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, perform routine technical work, manage models and software, and analyze data related to energy use and communicate information to technical and non-technical audience

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Essential Functions and Responsibilit

ies:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this posit

• ion.Develop knowledge of ERCOT energy ma
• rketMonitor and audit electrical invo
• icesProduce organized and informative analyses and documentation under the direction of Energy Manager or senior s
• taffWill apply critical thought, attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support the mission of and strategic objectives of a large-scale water supply uti
• lityComplete annual regulatory reports for TCEQ, SECO, EIA, and others under the direction of Energy Man
• agerAssist in modeling energy demand and energy market risk for operations and planning under direction of senior s
• taffUtilize with PowerBI, SQL, Jupyter, and complex Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and repor
• tingResearch new topics adjacent to primary job functions and report applicability, impacts, strengths, weaknesses, etc. under direction of senior s
• taffUse District software and tools and provide feedback for improvement of tools and proce
• ssesMonitor routine and critical processes and workflows and escalate issues when f
• oundMust be able to scale from the micro to the macro and comprehend large systems with multivariant object
• ivesSupport optimization initiatives and best practices, including advancing digital initiatives and process improvem
• entsAssist in historical analysis and back cas
• tingDevelop familiarity with strategic District levels of ser
• viceContinuous improvement monitoring and innovation eff
• ortsPerform other duties as requ

ired
Required Experie

• nce: Less than one (1) year related exper
• ienceExperience with data analysis and reporting using quantitative tools and applications such as PowerBI, SQL, Ju
• pyterStrong written and verbal communication skills such as writing clear emails and reports, making complex ideas accessible to different audiences (technical and non-technical), and editing the writing of others to ensure acc

uracy
Desired Experi

• ence: ERCOT M
• arket:Experience in the ERCOT market, PUCT regulated and deregulated electric pro
• vidersExperience electric tariffs and charges for small, large, and transmission voltage service, 4CP, NCP, RTSPP, Ancillary Services, Energy, and Admin c
• hargesEnergy portfolio risk analysis and procurement, such as quantification and regular reporting of metrics, forward curve analysis, and executive rep
• ortingElectric Tariffs/Bi
• lling:Experience with commercial electricity service, REPs, TDSPs, and regulated providers, including administrative actions such as service changes, clearances, o
• utagesUnderstanding electric tariffs and charges for small, large, and transmission voltage service, 4CP, NCP, RTSPP, Ancillary Services, Energy, and Admin c
• hargesModeling, Analysis, and Foreca
• sting:Experience with time series data, especially experience with SCADA systems, NWS, ERCOT, USGS, and similar s
• ourcesExperience with modeling, forecasting, multivariate an

alysis
Required Education/Certification/L

• icense:Bachelor’s Degree in a field of study that includes analytic discipline and/or data analysis such as, but not limited to, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, computer
• scienceMay substitute any combination of related education, experience, and certifications directly related to energy commodity or systems analysis that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job for the degree requ
• irementValid Texas driver’s

license
Desired Education/Certification/L

• icense: Master’s Degree in a field of study that includes analytic discipline and/or data analysis such as, but not limited to, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, computer

science
Success Factors/Job Compe

• tencies: Capable of working independently with limited oversight as well as within a s
• mall teamExercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of sig
• nificanceAbility to work with a collaborative team, being able to provide input while accepting other's ideas with an open mind, with the goal of building engineering quality solutions to accomplish strategic objectives. Personal drive to work in a self-motivated, self-directe
• d fashionThe ability to listen actively; to impart thoughts, views, information, and ideas persuasively and a
• daptivelySeeks to understand the needs of internal and external customers; delivers products and services that meet customer needs/objectives; is committed to continuous improvement and providing high quality products and services; communicates with customers to improve processes and provides updates on the delivery of
• servicesRecognizes the relative importance of certain tasks and responsibilities and has the ability to prioritize to ensure that deadlines are met. Actively demonstrates commitment by maintaining a consistent and predictable work
• scheduleDemonstrates a commitment to quality by taking pride in one's work, striving for excellence and delivering the best possibl
• e resultsDemonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous im
• provementCompetence in developing presentations and reports (MS Office Word, PowerPoi

nt, etc.)
Physical Demands and Work E

nvironment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

• functions.Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to ad
• just focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within an office or cubicle and may have occasional fieldwork that will expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent a