Technical Analyst-Public Service Commission-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
Posted: April 2, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$73,347 - $117,729
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves investigating utility companies' rates, operations, and service quality for a state regulatory agency, analyzing complaints, and providing expert advice and testimony on engineering matters.
It suits someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys problem-solving in a regulatory environment and working with government and utility professionals.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented engineers with experience in utilities or related fields.
Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:
The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $73,347 to $117,729 for this classification.
County of Vacancy: Kanawha
Number of Vacancies: 1
Under administrative direction of an Engineer Senior, the successful candidate will be responsible for full-performance level work and assigned duties based upon knowledge and experience.
Perform a wide variety of challenging assignments related to the rates and practices of utilities by performing the following duties: investigate the engineering and regulatory aspects relating to formal and informal complaints; perform review and analysis of utility operation and maintenance expenses; conduct investigations into the quality and reliability of utility service provided to customers; confer with professionals of federal and state agencies on engineering related matters; provide policy recommendations to the Commission on aspects of utility regulations; prepare written testimony and provide oral testimony in utility cases before the Commission; perform related duties as required.
***This position is also posted as Technical Analyst Associate and Technical Analyst Trainee classifications in references PSC2600013 and PSC2600014. Only one position will be filled in accordance with the qualifications and experience requirements for the classification used to fill the position.
***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.
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Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.
AND
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.
OR
Substitution: Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the water and sewer utility industry or related engineering or technical skills.
PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1
Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:
The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $73,347 to $117,729 for this classification.
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