Utility Portfolio Planner I, II, or Senior

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Utility Portfolio Planner I, II, or Senior Company:

Peoples Gas System State and City:

Florida -

Tampa Shift:

8 Hr. X 5 Days Shape the future of clean, reliable natural gas for Florida. At Peoples Gas System (PGS), our Gas Portfolio Planners help ensure our customers have safe, dependable, and affordable natural gas every day. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned planning expert, this job family offers meaningful growth, high‑impact analytical work, and the opportunity to influence both daily operations and long‑term strategy. We are hiring across multiple experience levels . Candidates will be considered for the level that aligns best with their background. •2 Openings Availabile•As a Gas Portfolio Planner, you'll support and optimize Peoples Gas System natural gas portfolios through forecasting, analytics, modeling, resource planning, and cross‑department collaboration. You'll work with engineering, business planning, trading operations, and other internal partners to help us make data‑driven decisions that shape the energy landscape. Level I — Gas Portfolio Planner I Best for: Early‑career analysts with foundational technical skills and a desire to learn the natural gas industry. What You'll Do Perform studies and analysis on natural gas assets—supply contracts, transportation agreements, storage, capacity release, and more. Collect, quality‑check , and maintain data from internal and external sources to support portfolio models. Maintain and update demand forecast models (load profiles, weather, customer changes, DSM). Support creation of the monthly Natural Gas Position Report. Provide data for daily trading position reports and support the optimization of the daily gas portfolio. Participate in the PGS Gas morning call and suppor t trading floor activities with modeling inputs. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. 1+ year of system planning or modeling experience. Basic knowledge of natural gas markets, pipeline operations, and gas contract structures. Skills in demand forecasting, Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charting), and basic database queries. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet commitments. Nice to Have Experience in VBA programming, database modeling, or stochastic modeling techniques. Level II — Gas Portfolio Planner II Best for: Experienced analysts ready to manage more complex modeling, forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination. What You'll Do Lead analytica l support and documentation for the annual Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), coordinating data and input from multiple departments. Oversee all components of PGS's demand forecast —baseline growth, incremental business development load, weather‑sensitive modeling, and load calibration. Update and maintain monthly portfolio position reports tied to major projects and PGA impacts. Coordinate project tracking across divisions and support teams with analytics. Ensure engineering assumptions and business planning inputs align with portfolio and IRP processes. Develop advanced models and perform complex analyses on supply, capacity, storage, and portfolio assets. Support trading operations with modeling and participate in the morning call. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. 3+ years of system planning and modeling experience An advanced degree could substitute for one (1) year of work experience Intermediate knowledge of pipeline tariffs, gas markets, indices, and regulatory activities. Strong Excel modeling skills, including macros and database integration. Working knowledge of VBA. Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver results. Nice to Have Advanced

VBA, MATLAB

experience, hydraulic modeling experience, or database model development skills. Level III — Senior Gas Portfolio Planner Best for: Subject‑matter experts who excel in leading complex analyses, strategic planning, and mentoring others. What You'll Do Lead and continuously improve the annual Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), managing timelines, data quality , and cross‑department alignment. Independently develop quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate business development projects—integrating engineering, financial, regulatory, and operational factors. Oversee strategies to enhance short‑ and long‑term demand forecasting. Coordinate and deliver the weekly Business Development report, tracking impacts to the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) . Ensure engineering and business planning assumptions align with long‑range planning efforts. Stay current on regional natural gas and power market trends to inform portfolio strategy. Collaborate with Data Analysts to define data requirements and improve real‑time reporting dashboards. Provide mentoring to Level I and II Planners and lead cross‑functional analysis teams. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. 5+ years of natural gas system planning and modeling experience An advanced degree could substitute for two (2) years of work experience. Deep knowledge of pipeline tariffs, regulatory compliance, gas markets, and contract structures. Strong ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities. Nice to Have Intermediate to advanced VBA, MATLAB, hydraulic modeling, or advanced database system development capabilities. Why Choose Peoples Gas? Meaningful work that directly impacts energy reliability and customer affordability. A collaborative culture that values learning, mentorship, and growth. Opportunities to work across engineering, operations, trading, and business planning teams. Clear, skills‑based career progression. Incident Response Assignment Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios Ready to Apply? If you're energized by analytical challenges, passionate about the evolving energy industry, and eager to grow your career, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to be considered for the level that best fits your experience.