Regulatory Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bellevue, Washington, United States Puget Sound Energy Full time
Job Summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Compliance Consultant to join our Transmission Policy and Contracts team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in meeting our clean energy goals and driving a transformation of the region's generation and transmission portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and FERC regulations.
  • Manage transmission and interconnection agreements from contract negotiation through execution and ongoing contract management.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and coordinate work with multiple internal departments.
  • Coordinate work with outside affected entities.
  • Train and mentor members of the Transmission Policy and Contracts team.
  • Research and remain current on federal, state, and other statutes, regulations, and orders.
  • Plan, develop, and implement PSE's FERC transmission and Open Access Transmission Tariff compliance program to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Develop training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues and conduct necessary training.
  • Coordinate with compliance personnel to meet compliance standards and timelines in other departments.
  • Direct activity for the testing, monitoring, and support of high-level assessments by business units in regard to formal audits.
  • Interact with internal and external auditors to provide support and address audit concerns; implement responsive and corrective solutions.
  • Perform investigations, as necessary, related to potential regulatory/compliance violations.
  • Provide input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings.
  • Work cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or engineering or applicable field and eight years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
  • Thorough understanding of utility operations and regulations, and as may be related to specific area of regulatory/compliance specialty for department.
  • Thorough understanding of federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access or other database applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong complex problem-solving skills.
  • CPA, MBA, JD, PE, PMP, or experience in contract management, utility operations, project management, or wholesale power markets.
  • Understanding of FERC transmission and OATT compliance regulations and processes specific to the department/area of hire.
About Puget Sound Energy

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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