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.Job Function SummaryDevelops revenue requirement for general rate cases and ensures pricing structure reflects the rates the company is authorized to collect and that support company operations. Provides advocacy at the Public Utility Commission in contested matters with multiple external stakeholders that have alternative (often adverse) policy goals and competing analyses. The advocacy includes providing testimony, comments, data responses and negotiating to settlements acceptable to the company. Undertakes compliance reporting to the regulator on a variety of issues. Develops, analyzes, revises and administers the company’s retail tariff. Researches and compiles studies to assess the effectiveness of current tariff and regulatory approaches; when appropriate, develops proposals to change them. Provides internal regulatory consulting to other departments on strategy and tactics. Maintains relationships with regulators related to rate cases and other filings. Informs and executes regulatory strategy. Provides internal consulting on regulatory strategy and impacts on business matters.
PGE supports career progression, and this role will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s applicable skills and experience at either the Regulatory or Senior Regulatory Level
Key Job InformationSpecialist (Regulatory Consultant):
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise
Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices
Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Master (Senior Regulatory Consultant):
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 ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Analyses Prepares and oversees complex tariff and regulatory filings; leads other analysts and provides management and other departments with extensive technical expertise, analyses and recommended strategies for complex and nonroutine problems in a specialty area or across multiple functions; independently writes, oversees and reviews the development of comments, testimony, exhibits, work papers and/or other documentation for regulatory proceedingsInternal Consulting Provides technical solutions to complex and nonroutine business/regulatory matters; leads and mentors others in formulating alternative solutions for a range of complex business/regulatory problems; advises senior managementRegulatory Strategy Provides leadership in the development of regulatory strategy; leads team in identifying industry and business changes and emerging customer interests to develop proactive regulatory strategies/tactics in collaboration with relevant functions (e.g., legal, government affairs, engineering); may service as a company witnessCompliance Leads the development of compliance standards that reflect the needs of PGE and addresses identified risks and concerns; submits to management and senior leadership for review and approvalExternal Interaction Advocates company interests on regulatory issues with customers, stakeholders and regulatory bodies; negotiates with regulatory staff and other interested parties to reach outcomes which advance company objectives; presents company proposals; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholdersEducation/Experience/CertificationsEducation Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experienceExperience - Regulatory Consultant - Typically eight or more years in related field.Experience - Senior Regulatory Consultant - Typically twelve of more years in related fieldCompetencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Regulatory ConsultantFunctional CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principlesExpert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulationIntermediate knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilitiesGeneral CompetenciesIntermediate knowledge of enterprise/business awarenessAdvanced decision-making skillsAdvanced negotiation skillsAdvanced diplomacy skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsAdvanced resiliency and adaptability skillsSenior Regulatory ConsultantFunctional CompetenciesExpert knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principlesExpert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulationIntermediate knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilitiesGeneral CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of enterprise/business awarenessExpert decision-making skillsAdvanced negotiation skillsAdvanced diplomacy skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsAdvanced resiliency and adaptability skillsPhysical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive LevelSubstantial: 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.).CognitiveAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to adhere to pre-established scheduleAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendancePhysical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor
Office
Compensation Range:$87,225.00 - $173,875.00In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and educationPGE 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 (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.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 .To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.
