NEW GENERATION Resource Planning Analyst (Sr. - Principal) | Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)

Job Posting End Date

03-17-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? Join American Electric Power’s Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) team and play a pivotal role in transforming how we meet growing electricity demands across our service territories. As a Generation Resource Planning Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of evaluating and optimizing the mix of power generation resources including renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), nuclear resources including small modular nuclear reactors, gas turbines, and emerging technologies that will power millions of homes and businesses.
This is more than a modeling role; it's a strategic position where your work will support long-term infrastructure investments and regulatory approvals. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, present your findings to internal stakeholders, and support the company in regulatory proceedings. If you're passionate about energy, data-driven strategy, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Generation Resource Planning Analyst, you will support strategic planning efforts that shape the future of AEP’s power generation portfolio. You’ll develop and analyze resource plans to meet customer demand, market and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly inform Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), company strategy, budgeting, and regulatory filings.

This role offers the opportunity to work independently and as a strategic project manager to contribute to high-impact decisions, and, as you gain experience, serve as a subject matter expert across departments and with external stakeholders.

· Support and lead generation resource planning studies, including capacity, energy, and renewable optimization.

· Contribute to the development of Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) by preparing inputs, analyzing outputs, and producing narrative and visual reports.

· Build financial models to evaluate generation asset acquisitions, including net present value, annualized cost, and benefit-cost ratios.

· Maintain and enhance modeling and automation tools; implement process improvements.

· Stay current on market rules and requirements (e.g., PJM, SPP) and ensure modeling reflects those standards.

· Evaluate supply and demand-side alternatives, including energy efficiency, demand response, and intermittent resources.

· Prepare and present detailed analyses to internal teams and leadership.

· Support development of testimony and serve as a resource in regulatory proceedings.

· Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.

· Build and maintain capacity/load/reserve schedules and related databases.

· Create custom reports and procedures to meet specific planning needs.

· Benchmark industry trends and assess their impact on resource planning.

An example of a recent Integrated Resource Plan and the associated Public Stakeholder Process can be found here: Integrated Resource Plan  

Technical Skills and Tools

Candidates should demonstrate strong proficiency in:

· Microsoft Excel – advanced modeling and data analysis

· Power BI – dashboard creation and visual storytelling

· PowerPoint – effective presentation development

· Familiarity with Python, SAS, VBA, or MS Access is a plus

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled at either grade/title. 

Resource Planning Analyst Principal (grade 8):  Base Salary = $99K - $128K

Education: Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business (e.g. accounting, finance, economics); OR,

Bachelor’s degree in a non-analytical field with two years of analytical experience.

Experience:  three (3) years as a Resource Planning Analyst Sr; OR,

Nine (9) years of related resource planning experience (in addition to the experience identified above), specifically in generating plant operations or construction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, commercial operations, RTO operations, or transmission engineering/operations. An advanced degree in an analytical field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business (e.g. accounting, finance, economics) will be considered to be 2 years of relevant experience.

Resource Planning Analyst