Regulatory Analyst - Energy Planning

Regulatory Analyst - Energy Planning

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192549

Agency

Office of Regulatory Staff

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online application is preferred.

Class Code:

UA45

Position Number:

60024932

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries - electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation - before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state's Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.

The ORS Energy Planning & Emerging Technology Department performs a wide variety of analytical, research and administrative functions in the regulation of investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities and the SC Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper). This position performs analytical duties related to the verification of utility models, data, and assumptions to ensure planning outcomes are cost-effective, reliable, and in the public interest. Additionally, this position will support the evaluation of electric utility Integrated Resources Plans (IRP), grid modernization efforts, distributed energy resources (DER), energy efficiency and demand side management programs (DSM/EE), electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure development, and other areas of emerging technology. Finally, this position will directly support implementation of various statutory requirements in the SC Energy Security Act No. 41 of 2025 (H.3309). Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare and present testimony and exhibits before the PSC for formal regulatory proceedings associated with IRPs, Avoided Costs, DSM/EE, DER, EV, or other programs related to emerging technologies.

• Review and evaluate long-range electric IRPs as outlined by S.C. Code Ann. § 58-37-40.

• Review and analyze capacity expansion and production cost models, forecasted economic supply and demand curves, energy and capacity projections, resource adequacy, and various other technical studies.

• Analyze utility filings including, but not limited to IRPs, grid modernization plans, DER, DSM/EE, and EV programs, and Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) avoided cost filings. The position will work with the ORS Legal department to review:

• Testimonies, reports, and data request responses

• Cost of service studies, annual revenue requirements, and cost recovery proposals

• Utility financial reporting

• Research and write reports, studies, data requests, and other documents.

• Analyze and interpret state and federal regulation, legislation, proposals, and other relevant material.

• Coordinate and collaborate with professional consultants, regulated utilities, other state and federal government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and various industry and public stakeholders.

• Monitor the latest developments in the energy industry and emerging technologies.

South Carolina is a great place to live and work! The State of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE

15 days sick leave

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Health coverage including prescriptions

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Supplemental retirement savings plan

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, data science, engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical, civil) or related field and at least one year of professional experience related to the analyses or operation of electric or natural gas public utilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including, but not limited to, Excel (including advanced functions, data analysis, and model auditing), Word, and Outlook.
• Critical thinking skills along with the desire to analyze/interpret data and validate results are imperative to success in the position.
• Understanding of regulatory principles, state and federal energy regulations applicable to investor-owned public utilities. Understanding of the design and operation of electric and natural gas generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge or experience in utility accounting, power system engineering, or resource planning is preferred. Familiarity with regulated utility rate making, capital and cost recovery, system production costing modeling, DSM/EE, renewable resources, transmission, and load forecasting is very desirable.

Additional Comments

• Position, on occasion, requires work after normal hours.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
• All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
• Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
• Remote work is not available, and employees work in-office at 1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Office of Regulatory Staff Address 1901 Main Street

Suite 1500

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-0800

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.