Idaho Public Utilities Commission
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has an exciting new opportunity for a full-time Utilities Analyst 1 in Boise on the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, located at 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Building 8.
The Commission regulates investor-owned or privately-owned utilities that provide gas, water, electricity, or some telephone services for profit as well as overseeing the safe operation of railroads and enforces state and federal regulations safeguarding the transportation of hazardous materials by rail.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for the state benefits package, including:
- Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision [insurance](https://ogi.idaho.gov/)
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- [Paid parental leave](https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DHR-10_Paid-Parental-Leave.pdf)
- Eleven paid holidays a year
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems: [PERSI](https://www.persi.idaho.gov/)
- Multiple retirement plans
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more [https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html](https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html)
Summary:
The selected candidate will join the Utilities Division's Technical Analysis section. The Technical Analysis section is responsible for evaluating electric utility wildfire mitigation plans, distribution and transmission investments, capital investments, and the cost-effectiveness of all Demand Side Management (DSM) resources, which includes energy efficiency and demand response. They review new and existing utility programs and track the impact on resource requirements and utility investments. They review utility forecasts of energy, water, and natural gas usage and will also participate in customer self-generation and rate design cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical thinking, written, and communication skills.