Senior Energy Analyst/CAER

Job Title
Senior Energy Analyst/CAER

Requisition Number
RE53139

Working Title

Department Name
40550:Ctr For Applied Energy Res

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs., sitting for long periods of time

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; occasional travel with advance notice.

Job Summary

The Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) is an independent state commission established by KRS 164.2807 to provide analysis of Kentucky’s energy adequacy and reliability. EPIC operates independently in its policy analysis, decision-making, and recommendations to the Kentucky General Assembly. The commission is administratively attached to the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) for operational support functions including payroll, human resources, information technology, and facilities management. This position serves on EPIC’s core technical team, conducting sophisticated energy planning analyses that inform commission findings and recommendations to the Kentucky General Assembly.

The Senior Energy Analyst serves as a key technical expert responsible for conducting independent analyses of Kentucky’s electric generation adequacy, capacity planning, and energy reliability. This position requires advanced analytical capabilities in energy systems modeling, load forecasting, and utility resource planning. The analyst reports to the Executive Director to design and execute technical studies, collaborate with utilities on planning data and forecasts, assess emerging load scenarios (including data centers and electrification), and develop policy-relevant findings for state decision-makers. This role demands both technical depth in energy analysis and the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Advanced proficiency in energy modeling platforms (PLEXOS, PROMOD, PowerSimm, or equivalent) – Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills; proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, or similar analytical software – Deep understanding of electric utility economics, capacity planning, and resource adequacy concepts – Knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, RTO operations, and transmission planning – Expertise in load forecasting methodologies and demand-side analysis – Advanced data analysis and visualization skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Professional experience in electric utility planning, energy systems analysis, or related field – Demonstrated experience with energy modeling software and analytical tools – Experience working with utility planning data and integrated resource planning processes – Track record of producing high-quality technical analyses and reports.

Deadline to Apply
03/04/2026

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