Job Title

Sr. Generation Planning Analyst

Job Description

This position leads the modeling efforts related to LMP price forecasting, energy asset valuation, economic benefit studies, and related analysis that support generating and asset and conservation program decisions. Participates in various ISO/RTO (MISO) working groups, reporting to company management on associated issues and trends.

Main Accountabilities

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for electricity market modeling and LMP price forecasting utilizing the PROMOD market simulation model with security constrained economic dispatch (SCED). Additionally responsible for system expansion studies supporting Integrated Resource Plans and optimization studies using STRATEGIST and/or SYSTEM OPTIMIZER. The incumbent will be responsible for Long-term modeling to meet capacity and energy needs, supporting IRP development efforts, analyzing LMP prices and the impact of transmission constraints on prices. Develop study deliverables from results analysis to provide meaningful and actionable solutions. Research key energy market operational processes and current issues/trends including the transition to a reduced carbon fleet. Report to company management on various ISO/RTO (MISO) working groups and associated issues and trends.

Up to 20% travel may be required.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications Essential: Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, mathematics or equivalent discipline.

Work Experience Essential:Experience modeling electric power generation systems with any the following modeling tools: PROMOD, STRATEGIST and/or SYSTEM OPTIMIZER.

Vectren Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Part or Full-Time

• Full-Time

Shift

• First Shift

Company Name

Vectren

Website

Company Description

Vectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's wholly owned subsidiary, Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc., serves as the intermediate holding company for three operating utilities: Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North (Vectren North), Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South (Vectren South) and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (VEDO).

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