Utility Analyst/Senior Utility Analyst - City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility is seeking two forward-thinking Utility Analysts to join our Integrated System Planning team. These roles are ideal for candidates passionate about clean energy, data analytics, and the future of electric utility operations.

The Utility Analysts will help advance the City’s transition toward a smarter, more sustainable, and more customer-centric electric grid. Using utility analytics, smart meter data, and machine-learning tools, you will support efforts to defer unnecessary system investments, improve grid reliability, enhance customer programs, and unlock actionable insights for internal teams and the community.

You will contribute to a wide variety of technical studies, research initiatives, and innovative grid-edge projects, collaborating with engineering, operations, customer programs, IT, academia, and community stakeholders. This position plays a key role in shaping and implementing the City’s clean energy strategy and ensuring a modern, resilient, and cost-effective electric distribution system for all customers.

Applications are being sought for candidates at intermediate to senior levels, with a preference for candidates with experience in the electric utility industry, customer energy programs, consulting, research, data analytics, or long-range planning for energy utility services. The minimum requirements are outlined below.

ABOUT TALLAHASSEE

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the city is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of America.

The City of Tallahassee’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public services. As a three-time All-America City recipient, the City’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Tallahassee’s Electric & Gas Utility is the 4th largest municipal electric utility in Florida, serving approximately 125,500 customer accounts over a 221 square mile area.  The city owns and operates 725 MW of generation capacity, 215 miles of transmission, and 2900 miles of distribution lines.  The City has been a leader in modernizing its electric grid infrastructure and moving towards a cleaner more efficient electric system, including having 62 MW of grid connected solar PV, nearly 10% of generating capacity, and robust electrification and energy efficiency programs.

Tallahassee Electric has been recognized nationally and regionally for its strong performance.  These recognitions have included the APWA State Project of the Year Award, APPA E. F. Scattergood Award, three APPA DEED Energy Innovator Awards, FMEA Safety Award, six-time APPA Reliable Public Power Provider at the Gold level, APPA Smart Energy Provider designation, and Power Magazine naming the City’s Hopkins Generating Plant one of the Top Six Gas Fired Power Plants in the World.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITES

Both positions provide data analytic and program management support for the utility’s Integrated System Planning team focused on enhancing demand-side energy programs, modernizing and expanding grid infrastructure, and embracing the transition towards clean energy. Based on the level of experience, responsibilities for the position may include serving as project manager and lead, including potential supervisory responsibilities, at the Senior Utility Analyst level. Overall, duties include:

Data-Driven Grid Planning & Analytics

• Leverage AI-powered analytics and smart meter (AMI) data to identify system inefficiencies, unlock load insights, and support data-driven utility planning decisions.
• Develop and apply machine-learning models to electric distribution systems and customer end-use data, including predictive transformer loading, behind-the-meter solar generation forecasting, and EV charging behavior analysis.
• Analyze grid conditions, load patterns, emerging technologies, and distributed energy resources (DERs) to optimize asset utilization and defer unnecessary distribution system investments.
• Produce actionable insights that enhance distribution system reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.

Customer Energy Programs & Grid Edge Innovation

• Use analytics to design and enhance customer energy efficiency, demand response, and flexible load management programs.
• Generate personalized customer energy-saving insights from AMI and device-level data to improve engagement and reduce system costs.
• Support the development and evaluation of emerging grid-edge technologies—including smart inverters, home energy management systems, EV charging solutions, and distributed storage.

Technical Studies & Research

• Lead or support technical and economic studies, including:
• Customer load forecasts and long-term demand projections
• DER potential assessments and integration studies
• Benefit-cost and rate impact analyses for demand-side programs
• EV charging infrastructure and rate design studies
• Distribution system analysis, hosting capacity evaluations, and reliability improvement studies
• Customer surveys and program evaluations
• Grant proposals, R&D pilots, and special technical projects
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

Grid Modernization & Planning Support

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and customer programs teams to support grid modernization strategies, distribution planning, and capital improvement prioritization.
• Provide analytical support for integrated planning efforts related to clean energy transition, electrification, resiliency, and sustainability goals.
• Evaluate technology and program options to reduce operating costs and improve service for customers and the City.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, academic partners, and industry collaborators on research initiatives, demonstration projects, and innovation efforts.
• Support community engagement and policy development related to clean energy programs, electrification, and grid modernization.
• Translate complex technical findings into accessible insights for non-technical audiences, including city leadership and the public.
• Monitor City Commission meetings, agendas, and summaries for issues that impact the utility or for which the utility is responsible for taking action.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

Utility Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or industrial engineering, public or business administration, planning, economics, computer/data science, or a related field, and two years of experience that includes utility analytics, planning, operations research, and/or data science.

Senior Utility Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or industrial engineering, public or business administration, planning, economics, computer/data science, or a related field and four years of professional experience that includes utility analytics, planning, operations research, and/or data science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Two years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity or must hold a certificate as a Certified Public Manager.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including working with large datasets and complex technical information.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) or ability to learn quickly.
• Understanding of clean energy concepts, customer energy programs, electric utility operations, distribution systems, grid planning principles, and community energy engagement.
• Ability to develop and interpret models related to load forecasting, distributed energy resource (DER) analysis, and energy consumption patterns, to name a few.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for translating technical results into clear insights and presenting findings in an engaging way.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple projects.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset with commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

HOW TO APPLY

A completed City of Tallahassee employment application is required. A resume may be attached to the application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants must apply on-line via the internet at https://www.talgov.com/employment/employment.aspx. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (850) 891-8214

Employees of the Electric & Gas Utility are considered essential staff during emergency situations and are required to be available to work extended hours, including being required to remain at the work locations away from their family overnight.

COMPENSATION

The City of Tallahassee offers competitive salary and benefits. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers a full slate of benefits for its employees including a defined benefit pension plan, City contribution to a 401K plan, cafeteria style benefit offerings including Flexbucks, 10 paid holidays, personal leave, sick leave, and catastrophic leave.

The City of Tallahassee is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications without regard to race, sex, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, or national origin. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you have a disability requiring accommodation, please call (850) 891-8214 for assistance. Preference will be given to veterans and spouses of veterans in appointment to non-exempted vacant positions and retention in employment in accordance with Florida Statues 295.085.