POLICY ADVISOR - Engineering

at Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview Under administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Utility Research & Analytics ( URAD ), performs complex technical, engineering, and policy functions involving public utility issues. Develops and conducts research, analysis, and reporting on topics and issues related to public utility regulation, with a primary focus on energy issues that affect distribution, transmission, and generation infrastructure and operations. Essential Functions Conducts reviews and research of public utility issues and policies including in-depth analyses ofvarious data submitted to the Commission by public utilities and/or residing in databases available to theagency. Assists in identifying relevant public utility policies and issues to be researched, planning thedesign of data collection and data analysis, and conducting thorough quantitative analyses usingelectronic spreadsheets and computer software tools that include statistical software and databases. Prepares and presents comprehensive professional reports that effectively communicate the results ofresearch and data analyses in written form and/or in oral presentations. Provide written and/or oraltestimony in ICC proceedings and assist in preparing ICC Staff briefs. Oral presentations may be madewithin or outside the agency and may be made to Commissioners, agency management, agency staff,and various external stakeholders. Conducts technical analyses and planning for relevant infrastructure systems, develops subject matterexpertise as needed, and clearly communicates findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Assists with the review, analysis, and summarization of comments submitted by parties in Notices ofInquiries (NOIs) and in preparing URAD’s Staff NOI Reports with recommendations for next steps. Assists in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing legislative proposals that relate to the work of theCommission and/or to the industries regulated or overseen by the Commission. Monitors key public utility issues at the state and national level, including tho To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account