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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Transmission Policy & Contracts - Regulatory Policy Consultant in Clyde Hill, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sTransmissionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenTransmission Policy & Contracts - Regulatory Policy Consultantposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy's Transmission Policy and Contracts department is looking for a Regulatory Policy Consultant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role at PSE to meet our new clean energy goals and to drive a transformation of the region's generation and transmission portfolio. This Regulatory Policy Consultant role is responsible for processing transmission and generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). The Regulatory Policy Consultant manages the transmission and interconnection customer relationship from initial request through contract execution and ongoing contract management. We're looking for candidates with a background in a variety of fields including electric utility operations, project management, engineering, contract management, or wholesale transmission and power markets. In addition to managing the transmission and interconnection customer relationship, they provide oversight in researching, planning, developing and implementing federal filings and PSE's FERC transmission and Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) compliance program to ensure PSE meets all federal, state and other regulatory requirements. They also provide strategic guidance and analysis of federal regulatory policy, advise internal departments of regulatory requirements and provide strategic guidance to meet those requirements. To successfully perform their duties, the Regulatory Policy Consultant must monitor federal, regional and state regulations, orders and rules to stay informed of current and changing requirements. The Regulatory Policy Consultant is also called upon to develop and conduct employee training on relevant requirements. As with all PSE employees, the Regulatory Policy Consultant is expected to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with PSE's core values and Code of Conduct and to ensure duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Processes FERC transmission and generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE's OATT and FERC regulations Manages transmission and interconnection agreements from contract negotiation through execution and ongoing contract management Responds to customer inquiries and coordinates work with multiple internal departments Coordinates work with outside affected entities Trains and mentors members of the Transmission Policy and Contracts team Plans, develops and implements PSE's FERC transmission and Open Access Transmission Tariff compliance program to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Researches and prepares strategic analysis to ensure the company remains compliant with current federal, regional, state and other statutes, regulations and orders. Provides regulatory strategy, strategic guidance and coordination for federal, regional and state rulemaking proceedings and tariff filings. Develops training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues and conducts necessary training. Coordinates with compliance personnel to meet compliance standards and timelines in other departments. Directs activity for the testing, monitoring and support of high level assessment by business unit in regard to formal audits. Interacts with internal and ex