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With more than $14 billion in assets, we are among the nation's largest power-supply cooperatives and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, generating power for 38 electric membership corporations and the approximate 4.3 million people they serve.
Job Duties
- Co-op is responsible for assisting the Manager of Load Forecasting in development of the annual load forecast for each Member System and OPC using Rural Utility Services / Utility Industry accepted methodology.
- They will assist in addressing projects within the OPC department of planning, forecasting, rates and corporate performance.
- Periodically work with principal associates to assist in the performance of department duties and implement change as necessary.
- This role will complete and shadow assigned analysis projects including, but not limited to, corporate budget preparation, budget variance analysis, utility cost-of-service analysis, formulary rate making, and corporate financial reporting.
- They will coordinate integration of data and forecasts from multiple sources and departments to support development of corporate budgets.
- This role will also develop tools and processes to help accomplish work projects and department goals.
- Responsibilities may include interaction and communication with senior company management.
Required Qualifications
EducationStudent enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university in one of the following areas :
Industrial Engineering
FinanceEconomicsExperienceGeneral course work with at least a sophomore status in good standing. GPA requirement is a 3.0 or above.
Specialized SkillsMS Office Suite, to include Excel / Word / PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
Seniority level : InternshipEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Management and ManufacturingIndustries : UtilitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr