Resource Planning Economist I

Salary :

$63,860 - 79,830 yearly

Company : Energize My Career

Job Type : Full Time

Kennewick, Washington

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Resource Planning Economist I

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under general supervision, compiles and analyzes Company data to enable the completion and timely submittal of Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) documents. Supports the integrated resource planning team in all duties, including the development of methods to ensure proper documentation, accuracy, security, and compliance of gas supply resource data in keeping with the goal of minimizing regulatory risk.

The preferred work location for this position is Kennewick, WA; or Boise, ID; but we are open to considering any location within the Washington, Idaho, or North Dakota service territory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering or related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

May be required to obtain/maintain a valid passport.

Requires travel: Moderate (up to 25%)

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior analyst or accountant experience.

Prior natural gas forecast, trading and contracting experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Assists in the preparation and development of MDU Utility Group IRP, focusing on the preparation of demand load forecasts, weather normalization, economic analysis, energy market intelligence, price forecasts and supply side analyses.

Assists with the preparation of the written plan and presentations to interested parties related to the IRP.

Assists in the monitoring of applicable statutes, pipeline tariffs, NEB, FERC proceedings, state regulatory commission rules and orders affecting IRP, climate change/carbon legislation, gas supply acquisition and transportation.

Performs analysis of gas supply resource acquisition, resource and facility optimization and modeling results utilizing software, statistical inference, and mathematical models.

Assists in the development and modification of gas supply objectives, policies, standards and guidelines in support of corporate objectives and strategies.

Perform other tasks and other special projects as assigned.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2026, at 11am CST

Offers Typically Range Between $63,860 - $79,830

To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.

*Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow***

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