Bureau Director of Electric Analysis and Engineering - Career Executive

Bring your Engineering or Economist expertise to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) as the new Bureau Director (Administrative Manager) of Electric Analysis and Engineering!

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services. 

This position offers a hybridized work schedule that offers the option to work remotely with one in office day required every month. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This position will be headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI. Employees will be generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. Further questions regarding hybrid and remote work may be discussed at the time of the interview.

The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. 

This position is classified as an Administrative Manager and serves as the Bureau Director of Electric Analysis and Engineering and is primarily responsible for managing staff and work planning for statewide and regional regulatory activities and policies affecting the regulated electric utility industry in Wisconsin, technical and regulatory issues related to utility applications and investigations into a variety of questions related to electric service resource adequacy, reliability, resilience, efficiency, economics, transmission planning, stray voltage, and safety of overall utility operations. Specific duties include developing policy and procedure for bureau activities, overseeing the preparation of technical products such as memos and reports, directing the analysis and investigations of financial, economic, and market issues related to the energy utility industry, and coordinating with other Public Service Commission staff on multi-disciplinary issues.

This position is responsible for guiding and directing supervisors and professional employees, including economists, engineers, and program and policy analysts, in the preparation of expert witness testimony in contested cases; coordinating special projects and investigations related to the utility industry; assisting the Commission with the development of complex policies; assisting with the formulations, planning, and implementation of Division or Agency-wide initiatives goals and objectives; and representing the Commission before the public, legislature, other state agencies, local and federal agencies, and private organizations.

To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@Wisconsin.gov

This position is in schedule-range (81-01) with an annual salary of $98,800-$114,400, plus excellent benefits. A 2-year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Overseeing or managing the work of other professional staff, such as in a lead, supervisory, or comparable roles. 
• Experience developing and evaluating policy alternatives and making recommendations to decision makers on significant policy actions.
• Experience modeling, analyzing, and/or forecasting energy systems, resources, or economic data. 

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with two or more of the following:

• Experience with utility regulation, utility policy, or utility operations. 
• Significant formal supervisory experience that includes overseeing a variety of professional staff, including other supervisors, multiple program areas, and experience performing a wide scope of management duties.
• Experience in Engineering. 
• Experience in Economics. 

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@Wisconsin.gov.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.  If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at 608-266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@Wisconsin.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Sunday, August 24th, 2025.