Transmission Services Consultant
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Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sTransmissionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenTransmission Services Consultantposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description
Join PSE's Transmission Services Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Administration team as a Transmission Services Consultant and lead transmission and generator interconnection processes across the Pacific Northwest. In this high-level consulting role, you'll manage complex customer requests from inception to final agreement, building strong customer relationships while serving as the go-to resource for elevated concerns and high-stakes regulatory challenges that require expert-level intervention and strategic thinking. This role is designed for a seasoned transmission professional with demonstrated expertise in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, OATT compliance, and regional transmission efforts who thrives in a consultative capacity and wants to shape the future of transmission services while mentoring the next generation of industry experts. As PSE's transmission services authority, you'll oversee all phases of federal filings, including PSE's FERC and OATT filings, to ensure regulatory requirements are met. You'll provide strategic guidance on federal regulatory policy and advise internal departments on compliance requirements, directly influencing policy decisions that shape PSE's regulatory landscape. Your deep expertise will be essential in managing relationships with external stakeholders including other transmission providers, local electric utilities, and federal governmental entities, requiring sophisticated negotiation skills and astute interpersonal abilities to influence outcomes at the highest levels. This consultative role positions you as a key leader in PSE's OATT strategy, where you'll monitor federal, regional, and state regulations to stay informed on current and changing requirements and inform PSE's potential participation in the comment process. You'll develop and conduct employee trainings on relevant requirements while conducting thorough assessments of compliance control effectiveness and providing critical support during internal and external audits with full accountability for implementing strategic solutions. Your advanced analytical capabilities will drive research and analysis of evolving statutes, regulations, and orders, ensuring PSE maintains its industry-leading compliance posture while optimizing customer-focused processes. Working with management, you'll facilitate cross-organizational cooperation to align regulatory proposals with company objectives, leveraging your understanding of utility operations and advanced transmission concepts. Other position expectations include upholding the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities; promoting and supporting a culture of total safety; demonstrating commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct; and ensuring duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities
* Manages complex transmission and generator interconnection requests, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and tariff requirements. Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Additional Information At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is$104,500.00-$174,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable 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. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017. |