The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite proposals to engage an experienced Consulting Firm to address electric transmission policy issues. In particular, services are currently needed to assist the E-RSC and E-RSC Staff in addressing various electric transmission issues in the Entergy service territory as well as other public utility electric transmission issues that may arise before the FERC or other agencies.

This position requires a four-year degree in electrical engineering with courses in power system analysis and design and five or more years of experience in electric utility transmission and distribution system planning, design, construction and operation. Superior written and oral English communications skills, extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications including word processing and spreadsheets are also required. An advanced degree in engineering, economics, or business management is preferred.

The EISPC Director is a spokesperson and advocate for the Organization. In this capacity the EISPC Director is responsible for all programs, activities, and functions of the Organization including reports to the DOE and to assure that the budget is in conformance with DOE Requirements.

The Economist is expected to provide technical input into the transmission and resource planning scenarios and the associated analysis. The Economist is also expected to direct and participate in various aspects of related studies. The Economist is expected to help assure that milestones are met successfully, on time, and within budget.

The Transmission Planning Engineer is expected to provide technical input into the scenarios and analysis of the regional planning studies. The Transmission Planning Engineer is also expected to direct and participate in various aspects of related studies. The Transmission Planning Engineer is expected to help assure that milestones are met successfully, in time, and within budget.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The preferred candidate will have experience in some of the following areas depending on the position: utility rates, energy cost analysis, PJM market rules, or energy conservation issues including program evaluation, measurement and verification. In addition to technical skills, preferred candidates will have demonstrated ability to analyze complex economic data and communicate successfully and persuasively in both written and oral formats. Data base management experience, such as Microsoft Access, is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or Mathematics from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience with a public service commission, consulting organization or regulated enterprise performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically based analysis.

Notes: 1. A master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

2. Additional experience performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically based analysis may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

SELECTION PROCESS: Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated for this classification. Please note that you will be required to provide proof upon hire for all education and work experience. For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of this job based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and/or education that are related to this job. TO APPLY: Submit a Maryland State Application (MS100), along with your resume and cover letter, to Personnel Office, MD Public Service Commission, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please call 410-767-4850, toll free: 1-800-705-3493 or visit www.psc.state.md.us to obtain an application. Please include the title of the position on your State application (MS100). The Public Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(1) Research, study, analyze, evaluate, summarize, and monitor an array of highly technical and exceedingly complex issues and proposed or existing public policies and/or initiatives associated with renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand-side management, fuel charge adjustments, and construction costs related to both in-state and out-of-state construction of electric transmission and/or generating facilities;

(2) prepare and make written and oral reports to the Commission, including recommendations as to how the Commission should proceed in handling such issues - responsibilities in this regard include the preparation and presentation to the Commission of decision-making memorandums regarding the Commission's quasi-judicial, public policy-setting and rulemaking authority;

(3) defend recommendations during the decision-making conferences;

(4) implement Commission decisions, including, but not limited to, the preparation of formal Commission orders;

(5) Assist in administering other Commission duties and responsibilities regarding electric utility-related provisions of the Mississippi Public Utilities Act; prepare detailed reports (i.e., reports other than those mentioned above), presentations, and responses to data requests and surveys as circumstances and events may require;

(6) provide technical expertise dedicated to regulatory activities pertaining to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) electricity-related initiatives including energy efficiency, electricity-based renewable energy, energy storage, smart grid electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, demand-response equipment, coal with carbon capture and storage, and transmission;

(7) compile materials relating to Commission and/or Commissioner activities involving interaction or association with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), the SERC Reliability Corporation, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Commissioners(SEARUC), the Entergy Regional State Committee (ERSC), the Eastern Interconnect States' Planning Council (EISPC) and other similar type organizations;

(8) perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned by any members of the Commission, consistent with state law.