NextEra Energy

Director Regulatory and Government Affairs

NextEra Energy$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 12+ years of regulatory experience
  • Experience in energy sector regulations
  • Strong understanding of ERCOT and Texas regulatory environment
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage regulatory coordination activities across business units
  • Respond to regulatory requests for information
  • Oversee discovery processes during regulatory proceedings
  • Support legal activities related to regulatory matters
  • Prepare regulatory filings for FPSC and FERC
  • Interface with regulatory staff and interveners
  • Coordinate with other utilities on regulatory issues

Benefits

  • Wide range of employee benefits including health and wellness plans
  • Support for employees' eligible family members
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
Full Job Description
Position Specific Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the Regulatory oversight for Lone Star Transmission's assets, development projects, transmission businesses, and other priorities in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region. You will be the primary Lone Star representative responsible for the day-to-day interface with the ERCOT Independent System Operator, Public Utility Commission of Texas, other regulatory entities in Texas, other regional market participants, and federal, state and local trade associations. You will Support Lone Star code of conduct responsibilities and coordinate with the Compliance & Responsibility Organization (CRO). This role will also have a key role in developing legislative priorities and be an integral part of the advocacy team for Lone Star Transmission. This role will also be responsible for engaging with various market participants on the development of Lone Star Transmission projects.

Job Overview

Leaders in this role are responsible for directing timely preparation of accounting, financial, operating and statistical data required to support regulatory filings before the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and assure regulatory compliance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manages the regulatory coordination activities with all business units and legal counsel
  • Responds to regulatory requests for information
  • Manages discovery served on the Company in proceedings
  • Supports legal activities for regulatory issues
  • Prepares regulatory filings at FPSC and FERC
  • Interfaces with key regulatory staff and interveners on regulatory issues
  • Coordinates with other utilities on regulatory issues
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience:12+ years


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's - Business Administration
  • Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
  • Bachelor's - Sciences
  • Master's Degree
  • LLM - Master of Laws


NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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About NextEra Energy

A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

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Join the dynamic team at NextEra Energy, the world’s leading generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a leader in battery storage. At NextEra Energy, we are committed to providing top-tier job opportunities that foster professional growth and innovation in the energy sector.

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Embark on a fulfilling career with NextEra Energy, where we offer a variety of job opportunities across multiple disciplines. Whether you're interested in engineering, business development, or environmental stewardship, you will find a position that aligns with your skills and passions. Our team is at the forefront of transforming the energy industry, making it cleaner and more sustainable.

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Learn more about NextEra Energy
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
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