Puget Sound Energy Inc

Regulatory Policy Consultant

Puget Sound Energy Inc$108K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, finance, economics or communications, or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of professional experience including 3 years in regulatory compliance and 5 years in regulatory policy development.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Self-directed and capable of mentoring peers.
  • In-depth understanding of utility operations and related regulatory policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.

Responsibilities

  • Attend regional energy and market policy meetings to represent PSE's interests and influence outcomes.
  • Develop policy alternatives and negotiate desired results with regional entities.
  • Monitor state and federal energy and market policy initiatives impacting PSE.
  • Coordinate with compliance personnel to meet regulatory standards and timelines.
  • Assess impacts of various energy policy proposals in collaboration with PSE analysts.
  • Prepare regular reports on current energy and market policy issues for management.
  • Communicate pending regulatory proposals and align them with company objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary supplemental life and accidental death insurance options.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
PSE's Transmission team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Regulatory Policy Consultant position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

We are seeking a Regulatory Policy Consultant to provide strategic guidance and analysis of federal regulatory, transmission, and market policy initiatives. This role involves overseeing the research, planning, development, and implementation of federal filings and compliance programs to ensure PSE meets all regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will participate in regional energy and market forums, advise internal departments on regulatory matters, and monitor federal, regional, and state regulations to keep the company informed of current and evolving requirements while positioning PSE to achieve its energy and transmission objectives.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Attends regional energy and market policy meetings where the company has a vested interest and represent those interests, influencing the outcomes of these discussions
  • Develops alternatives on policy issues, presents these to PSE executives, and negotiate towards desired results with various regional entities.
  • Monitors state and federal energy, market, policy and reliability initiatives affecting the company's energy supply and transmission needs.
  • Coordinates with compliance personnel to ensure PSE develops and then meet compliance standards and timelines.
  • Coordinates across business functions with PSE analysts in assessing impact, if any, of various energy and market policy proposals.
  • Prepares regular reports for staff and management on current energy and market policy issues.
  • Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory and policy proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in business, public policy, finance, economics or communications or applicable field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8 years' experience including 3 years in regulatory compliance and 5 years of regulatory policy development.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
  • Thorough understanding of utility operations, policy issues and regulation.
  • Thorough understanding of federal, regional and state rules and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.


Desired Qualifications

  • CPA, MBA, JD, PE or experience in public policy.
  • Thorough understanding of compliance regulations and processes specific to the department/area of hire.


Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

About Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy Inc is an energy company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in the Pacific Northwest. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Puget Sound Energy Inc serves over 1.5 million customers and has a generating capacity of over 3,700 megawatts. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2040. Puget Sound Energy Inc has received numerous awards for their work including the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award and the Green Power Leadership Award.
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