Energy Analysts – Energy Research & Development Division

CEC Energy Research & Development Division (ERDD) deploys over $300 million annually to advance new scientific approaches and technology innovations to meet the state’s clean energy and climate change policies including but not limited to the areas of renewable energy supply, building and industrial decarbonization, sustainable transportation, energy storage, energy distribution, resilience and reliability, and carbon management. Energy Analysts will support one of the following Units within ERDD: Energy-Related Environmental Research Investigate the energy sector’s environmental and public health impacts and illuminate resilience options to prepare the transitioning energy system for a changing climate. Renewable Fuels Advance emerging low-carbon fuels, with emphasis on clean hydrogen and biomass-to-energy systems; gas system decarbonization; and firm, dispatchable renewable generation. Energy Resilience Deploy grid resilience and reliability projects that directly benefit communities and promote equity in energy storage, microgrids, demand flexibility, workforce development, and other technologies and strategies. ** Telework option available, but candidates must reside in California before starting in any of these Energy Analyst opportunities ** Desirable Qualifications: 1) Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute toward shared goals. 2) Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. 3) Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including management and external stakeholders. 4) Ability to effectively write and edit technical program information. 5) Attention to detail. 6) Ability to use a variety of analytical techniques. 7) Ability to learn and apply project management principles. 8) Project development and project management Required Application Package Documents • Cover Letter – Describing why you are the best candidate • Completed STD 678 Application Document – (CalCareers application document) • Resume Apply today! CalCareers link with official application instructions: https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=371636 Final Filing Deadline: June 6th, 2023 In addition to an official state application, a completed Energy Analyst state exam is also required. Link to EA Exam Bulletin: 0ERAB.PDF (ca.gov) For any questions about the positions or application or exam process please email [email protected] to reach the California Energy Commission recruitment team.