Job Description
Title: Utility Portfolio Planner I, II, or Senior
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Shape the future of clean, reliable energy in Florida.
Peoples Gas is hiring an Energy Portfolio Analyst / Natural Gas Analyst to support natural gas forecasting, energy market analysis, and portfolio optimization across our utility operations.
This role combines energy analytics, demand forecasting, trading support, and data modeling to help drive critical business decisions that impact energy reliability, affordability, and growth
✅ Multiple openings – candidates will be aligned to Level I, II, or Senior based on experience
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work at the intersection of energy markets, analytics, and strategy
- Build expertise in natural gas forecasting, portfolio optimization, and trading support
- Partner across engineering, business planning, and trading teams
- Clear growth path from analyst → strategist → senior leader
What You’ll Do (Across All Levels)
- Analyze natural gas supply, demand forecasting, and portfolio performance
- Build and maintain energy forecasting models (load, weather, demand trends)
- Support energy trading strategy and daily market analysis
- Evaluate gas supply contracts, pipeline capacity, storage, and pricing indices
- Develop data-driven insights to optimize the gas portfolio
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, business planning, and operations
- Contribute to Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and long-term energy strategy
Role Breakdown by Level
Level I – Energy Analyst (Entry Level)
Best for: Early-career candidates launching into energy analytics, data analysis, or forecasting
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analysis on natural gas markets, supply contracts, and pipeline assets
- Maintain forecasting models (load profiles, weather impacts, customer growth)
- Support monthly portfolio reporting and daily trading insights
- Analyze data using Excel, databases, and basic modeling techniques
- Participate in trading calls and energy market discussions
Qualifications
- 1+ year experience in data analysis, modeling, or forecasting
- Bachelor’s in Economics, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or related
- Skills in Excel (pivot tables, lookups), data analysis, and reporting
Nice to have: SQL, VBA, or statistical modeling exposure
Level II – Energy Portfolio Analyst
Best for: Experienced analysts with forecasting, modeling, and cross-functional experience
Key Responsibilities
- Lead demand forecasting and energy modeling efforts
- Support development of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
- Analyze energy markets, pipeline tariffs, and gas supply economics
- Build advanced portfolio and forecasting models
- Support energy trading strategies with market insights
- Coordinate data and analytics across business units
Qualifications
- 3+ years in energy analytics, forecasting, or modeling
- Strong experience with Excel modeling, VBA, or SQL
- Knowledge of natural gas markets, pricing indices, or regulatory environment
Nice to have: MATLAB, hydraulic modeling, or advanced database experience
Senior Energy Portfolio Analyst
Best for: Subject matter experts in energy strategy, forecasting, and market analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and long-term energy strategy
- Develop advanced portfolio optimization and forecasting methodologies
- Evaluate complex business development and infrastructure projects
- Provide insight into natural gas markets, pricing, and regional trends
- Lead cross-functional analytics projects and mentor junior analysts
- Drive improvements in data modeling, dashboards, and reporting
Qualifications
- 5+ years in natural gas analytics, energy markets, or portfolio strategy
- Deep expertise in forecasting, modeling, and energy market analysis
- Strong leadership, project ownership, and stakeholder alignment skills
Nice to have: Advanced analytics tools, VBA, MATLAB, or system modeling expertise
Why Peoples Gas?
- Impactful Work: Shape Florida’s energy future through data-driven decisions
- Career Growth: Clearly defined progression from Analyst to Senior Strategist
- Collaborative Culture: Work across engineering, trading, and strategy teams
- Innovation Focus: Build models, improve forecasting, and enhance analytics
Incident Response Assignment
Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.
Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios
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- Energy forecasting & demand modeling
- Natural gas markets & trading analysis
- Portfolio optimization & strategy
- Energy analytics & quantitative modeling
- Advanced Excel (VBA), SQL, data analysis
- Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)
- Pipeline, storage, and gas supply analysis
