Utility Analyst

Description Pierre, SD | Public Utilities Commission | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly 90,000 - 90,000 US per year Posted 2 weeks ago | Apply before June 3, 2026 This full-time position with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) involves researching, analyzing, and presenting findings on electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and siting dockets filed with the Commission. Siting dockets may include energy conversion facilities, wind and solar projects, AC/DC converter facilities, transmission lines, and certain pipelines transporting coal, gas, liquid hydrocarbon products, carbon dioxide, or hydrogen. Utility Analysts review filings and request additional information from utilities to ensure timely, accurate evaluations of services, rates, and contract agreements. The analyst develops findings and recommendations regarding the Commission's authority over filings. These analyses are provided to Commissioners and their advisors through written memoranda, oral presentations, and answers to Commissioner questions during meetings or hearings. The position also supports the Commission's work on regional electric transmission planning, market operations, and reliability oversight. The analyst contributes technical and policy analysis related to regional transmission organization (RTO) activities affecting electric utilities and South Dakota consumers. The role involves regular collaboration with other analysts, staff attorneys, administrative staff, and consumer affairs personnel. Analyzing regulatory filings—such as rate cases, tariff submissions, siting applications, complaints, and energy or telecommunications proposals—along with supporting reports and data. Conducting research, issuing discovery requests, and preparing written memoranda, briefings, and recommendations. Evaluating utility cost, rate, and service issues and assisting in the development of staff positions. Participating in dockets, Commission meetings, contested case proceedings, and stakeholder discussions. Communicating effectively with internal staff, industry representatives, and the public. Supporting special projects and regulatory reviews as assigned. Participating in RTO stakeholder committees, technical working groups, and public meetings as assigned. This salaried position reports to the Public Utilities Manager and is based in the PUC's Pierre office. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours to meet deadlines or support Commission activities. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. J-18808-Ljbffr