At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Senior Regulatory Consultant
Job Function Summary:
Provides advocacy at the Public Utility Commission on complex topics central to PGE’s clean energy transition. The scope of responsibility for this position will depend on the candidate’s experience, but may include wildfire mitigation, Bonneville Power Administration matters, regional market development and integration, advancement of distributed energy resources and innovative customer offerings, and rapid build-out of renewable and transmission facilities.
The candidate will have responsibility for a range of regulatory matters before the Public Utility Commission, including drafting testimony and data requests, providing written and oral comments, developing strategy, and negotiating for preferred outcomes with other stakeholders. The role also includes extensive internal advocacy and collaboration, often at the executive level. Deep knowledge of current trends in utility regulation is a prerequisite for success in this position.
Key Job Information:
Senior Regulatory Consultant/ 5975
Grade 9
Career Level: P5
Master: Requires a recognized expert within the company
Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements
Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Analyses Applies expert knowledge and provides expertise and guidance in strategy and analysis of key regulatory issues and in the development of specialized tariffs for the organization; provides leadership in overall regulatory/rate strategy; develops high-level strategy, approach and leadership for content provided in publicly filed regulatory proceedings
Internal Consulting Serves as an expert resource, providing technical solutions to complex and nonroutine business/regulatory issues; leads, mentors and teaches others in formulating alternative solutions for a range of complex business/regulatory problems; advises senior leadership of PGE
Regulatory Strategy Leads the development of regulatory strategy; leads testimony and supporting exhibits and serves as witness for high-profile/high-stakes regulatory filings
Compliance Reviews the development of compliance standards that reflect the needs of PGE and addresses identified risks and concerns; works with management and senior leadership for review and approval
External Interaction Presents and negotiates company proposals to regulatory stakeholders and governmental agencies on issues of high importance/impact to the company and/or that reflect unique issues; serves as a resource on escalated issues and to resolve conflicts; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders
Education/Experience/Certifications:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience
Experience Typically 12 or more years in related field.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Functional Competencies
Expert knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles
Expert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation
Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities
General Competencies
Advanced knowledge of enterprise/business awareness
Expert decision-making skills
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced diplomacy skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Advanced resiliency and adaptability skills
Physical and Cognitive Demands:
Cognitive Level
Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
- Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lb
- Carrying: Up to 10 lb
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor
Compensation Range:
$116,410.00 - $216,190.00
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
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PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.
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