Pattern Energy Group · 13 hours ago

Regulatory and Market Affairs Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$103K/yr - $139K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Pattern Energy department lead for regulatory and market affairs coverage in MISO and one or more of Pattern’s other priority markets.

Closely monitor, analyse, develop regulatory priorities and coordinate positions and strategies for regulatory and market affairs in MISO and other priority markets.

Represent Pattern’s positions on regulatory and market affairs issues in PUC, RTO/ISO and other forums.

Maintain a consistent presence and key relationships with decision makers and stakeholders in PUC, RTO/ISO and other forums.

Support Pattern’s growth strategy through identification, analysis and assessment of regulatory and market affairs issues in MISO and other priority markets;

Identify market-specific policies and regulations to support greenfield projects and new technology targets, supported by partnerships where applicable to help advance Pattern’s long-term growth strategy;

Maintain a deep knowledge of renewable energy industry intelligence and emerging trends, serving as an advisor to Pattern’s Leadership Team and external stakeholders;

Communicate regularly and effectively in a cross-functional matrix with development, origination, fundamentals, finance, and political & regulatory affairs staff to translate regulatory and market issues into business impacts and opportunities to benefit the position of Pattern's new and core business interests in MISO and other priority markets..

Help develop documents to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional team discussions as well as communicate with management;

Apply expertise, best practice methodologies, and department standards to collect stakeholder input and build consensus cross-functionally;

Core understanding of policies and regulations unique to specific markets and across multiple disciplines, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules and reliable operations.

Synthesize inputs across various departments including fundamentals, origination, development, political & regulatory, and finance to identify future regulatory needs and opportunities for core business strategies in MISO and other priority markets;

Identify potential changes in the regulatory and wholesale market landscape which may enhance or detract from Pattern assets.

Qualification

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Regulatory AffairsMarket AnalysisMISO ExperienceRenewable Energy KnowledgeTransmission RulesInterconnection RulesOpen Access TariffsElectric Utility RegulationBusiness DevelopmentAdvanced DegreeEnergy PolicyStakeholder Engagement

Required

Degree from accredited University; and advanced degree in engineering, economics, business development, and/or social science preferred.

4-8 years related commercial experience including electric public utility regulation, or wholesale electric markets; experience with renewable energy issues a must.

Experience within a relevant North American organized wholesale market would be preferred; experience in MISO is ideal.

Experience with transmission and interconnection rules, Open Access Tariffs and market rules and design would be preferred.

A combination of academic research or legal training, regulatory experience, business development, and/or commercial experience would be ideal.

Previous work in renewable energy generation, storage, transmission or electricity policy would be an asset.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy policy and advancing an energy transition.