POLICY ADVISOR - Engineering

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 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Job Requisition ID: 55951 Opening Date: May 6, 2026 Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission Skill Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,643 - $13,028 Monthly ($67,716 - $156,336 Annually) Job Type : Salaried Category : Full Time County: Sangamon County Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: Merit Compensation DO NOT APPLY ONLINE DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of any college transcripts or diploma, and a copy of your current certification or licensure, if applicable, to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026 . You must include the position title and job requisition ID you are applying to in order to be considered. Failure to follow these application instructions as outlined will prevent you from being considered for this position. Questions may be referred to Valerie Tate at View phone number on click.appcast.io (work), View phone number on click.appcast.io (cell), or View email address on click.appcast.io. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re a part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview Under administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Utility Research & Analytics (URAD), performs complex technical, engineering, and policy functions involving public utility issues. Develops and conducts research, analysis, and reporting on topics and issues related to public utility regulation, with a primary focus on energy issues that affect distribution, transmission, and generation infrastructure and operations. Essential Functions Conducts reviews and research of public utility issues and policies including in-depth analyses ofvarious data submitted to the Commission by public utilities and/or residing in databases available to theagency. Assists in identifying relevant public utility policies and issues to be researched, planning thedesign of data collection and data analysis, and conducting thorough quantitative analyses usingelectronic spreadsheets and computer software tools that include statistical software and databases. Prepares and presents comprehensive professional reports that effectively communicate the results ofresearch and data analyses in written form and/or in oral presentations. Provide written and/or oraltestimony in ICC proceedings and assist in preparing ICC Staff briefs. Oral presentations may be madewithin or outside the agency and may be made to Commissioners, agency management, agency staff,and various external stakeholders. Conducts technical analyses and planning for relevant infrastructure systems, develops subject matterexpertise as needed, and clearly communicates findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Assists with the review, analysis, and summarization of comments submitted by parties in Notices ofInquiries (NOIs) and in preparing URAD’s Staff NOI Reports with recommendations for next steps. Assists in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing legislative proposals that relate to the work of theCommission and/or to the industries regulated or overseen by the Commission. Monitors key public utility issues at the state and national level, including those discussed in trade andacademic literature, ICC orders, party filings in ICC proceedings, and ICC workshops to keep abreast ofissues and trends in federal and state utility regulation that may have an impact on Commission policiesand synthesizes their implications for agency decision-making. Performs other duties, as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of dutiesenumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering with courses in electrical engineering or power systems planning, or a closely related field A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering with courses in electrical engineering or power systems planning, or a closely related field combined with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Preferred Qualificaitons Prefers utility regulation, power systems planning, distribution and/or transmission planning and analysis, integrated resource planningsupport, or utility energy analysis experience. Conditions of Employment Requires the applicant to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including operation and planning considerations for distribution and/or transmission systems,or the ability to develop this knowledge on the job. Requires ability to conduct technical and planning analyses, with increasing independence over time, and communicate results effectively. Requires advanced proficiency in Excel to analyze, manipulate, and summarize large datasets, including use of pivot tables, lookup functions,and scenario and sensitivity analyses to support technical, planning, and policy decision-making. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word to prepare professional reports. Requires superior oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and the ability to professionally interact and collaborate with persons within and outside the agency, including withvarious stakeholder groups. Requires the ability to attend stakeholder meetings and other work-related events, which may require occasional travel. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description. It is the purpose of the Illinois Commerce Commission to pursue an appropriate balance between the interest of consumers and both emerging and existing service providers in accordance with applicable statute and rules. In support of this mission, the ICC staff will provide technical and legal expertise in a professional environment that encourages initiative, respect, teamwork, and commitment to public interest. General Functions of the Illinois Commerce Commission The ICC regulates Illinois investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and sewer companies. In addition, the Commission exercises authority over railroad safety and hazardous materials movement, towing companies operating in the Chicago area, and motor carrier insurance requirements. The Commission is responsible under state law for ensuring that the citizens of Illinois receive safe, efficient, and reliable utility service at reasonable costs. The ICC must balance the consumers' needs against the financial needs of the utilities. In the continually changing utility environment, staff also recommend new ways to deal with a marketplace in transition, particularly in the telecommunications and electric sectors, where competition is reshaping the industry. State of Illinois Benefits As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions #J-18808-Ljbffr