Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Manager, Regulatory Affairs will represent Invenergy before and manage relationships with appointed and elected state economic and environmental regulators, transmission service providers and regional trade associations in New York on behalf of Invenergy's existing generating and transmission assets as well as its pipeline of development projects. This individual will be responsible for the development, advocacy, implementation and monitoring of regulations as they apply to the construction, interconnection, and operation of generation and transmission projects. This individual will also be responsible for obtaining regulatory approvals for Invenergy led initiatives and commercial transactions. This position will report to the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Eastern Region with dotted line responsibilities to the other regional leads.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the other Regulatory Affairs team members in other regions and manage other staff members as appropriate
Manage external counsel and consultants
Build personal relationships with external stakeholders managing regulatory issues, including those with leadership positions at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC), regional trade organizations, and other relevant stakeholders
Engage with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in conjunction with or at the direction of development and government affairs
Build personal relationships with Invenergy personnel in development, asset management, legal, transmission, interconnection and origination functions
Develop, advocate and implement policy changes in regulatory forums that will further the competitive position of the company particularly with regard to Invenergy's Clean Path New York (transmission) and Leading Light (offshore wind) projects
Form and lead coalitions of peer companies on issue-focused topics, such as ISO rules concerning internal controllable lines, transmission expansion, and wind and solar permitting, development and interconnection
Assist in data collection for market registration, project participation in energy and capacity markets
Prepare annual budgets for trade organizations, consultants, etc.
Participate in relevant New York meetings and hearings.
Provide bi-weekly and quarterly updates to relevant internal business groups
Requirements
Preferably a BS in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering or commensurate job experience. MBA or law degree preferred.
Knowledge of organized power markets. Knowledge of NYISO highly preferred.
Knowledge of FERC and NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) preferred.
Base knowledge of electricity market and auction rules (day ahead, real time, capacity, ancillary services, etc.)
3-5 years of industry experience
Strong ability to learn and utilize enterprise software systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel required which will vary based on employee location.
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
