Senior Resource Planner
aeci · Springfield, Missouri · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 14, 2026
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At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!
From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.
As a Senior Resource Planner, you will help evaluate the generation portfolio and assist with resource decisions that will shape Associated's power supply for years to come.
This position combines power system modeling, economics, data analysis and strategic decision support. The Senior Resource Planner will evaluate complex questions involving generation resources, load, fuel, wholesale markets, emerging technologies and financial risk and turn that analysis into recommendations supporting significant business decisions.
The ideal candidate will bring electric utility or energy industry experience and established expertise in the area of resource planning. This is a senior technical contributor role with significant independence and responsibility for leading complex analytical projects.
What You'll Do
Support development of Associated's Integrated Resource Plan, including evaluation of future resource needs
Develop generation and energy modeling used in long-range financial forecasts, cost-of-service studies, portfolio analysis and other major planning efforts.
Provide analytical support for generation investments, plant modifications, power supply contracts and other significant business decisions.
Develop and improve analytical tools, models and processes used for resource planning and decision support.
Collaborate with power production, energy marketing, fuels, finance, accounting, transmission, information services and other groups throughout Associated.
Management of project scope, schedules, and coordination with leadership
Packaging of results including technical writing and presentations intended for audiences without technical planning expertise
What you’ll need
This opportunity is part of a built-in career progression that includes Associate Resource Planner, Resource Planner, Senior Resource Planner, and Principal Resource Planner. Candidates will be placed at the level that best aligns with their skills and experience, with meaningful opportunities to continue growing their expertise, responsibility, and impact over time.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related technical field.
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in electric utility planning, generation planning, power markets, quantitative analysis or a related area.
Track record of continued growth in technical capabilities and job responsibilities.
Experience independently performing complex, non-routine quantitative or technical analysis.
Strong written and…