Senior Transmission Services Specialist

Join PSE's Transmission Services Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Administration team as a Senior Transmission Services Specialist and take on a leadership role in ensuring reliable electricity transmission across the Pacific Northwest. In this senior-level position, you'll oversee all phases of transmission and generator interconnection requests in alignment with PSE's OATT, handling moderately complex customer applications to meet regulatory deadlines and ensure compliance requirements are satisfied.

As a seasoned professional, you'll provide support in researching, planning, developing and implementing PSE's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) transmission and OATT compliance programs to ensure the company meets all regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in mentoring teammates, developing comprehensive training programs, and analyzing federal regulatory policy to provide strategic advice to internal departments based on that analysis.

This strategic role combines deep regulatory expertise with leadership responsibilities as you monitor and interpret applicable regulations, orders, and rules to provide input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings. You'll work with management, developing complete and executable plans while communicating complex regulatory proposals across the organization and aligning them with company objectives. Your advanced problem-solving skills will be essential as you support internal and external audits, implement corrective solutions, and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

This role is ideal for an experienced transmission professional who thrives in a leadership capacity, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a significant strategic impact on energy infrastructure while advancing their career in transmission services and regulatory compliance at one of the Northwest's leading utilities.

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.

* Processes FERC transmission and generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE's OATT and FERC regulations.
* Manages transmission and interconnection requests from contract negotiation through execution. Responds to customer inquiries and coordinates work with multiple internal departments Coordinates work with outside affected entities.
* Trains and mentors members of the Transmission Services OATT Administration team.
* Researches and remains current on federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders.
* Implements PSE's FERC transmission and Open Access Transmission Tariff compliance program to ensure work is performed in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
* Develops training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues and conducts necessary training.
* Coordinates with compliance personnel to meet FERC and OATT standards and timelines in other departments. Interacts with internal and external auditors to provide support and address audit concerns; implements responsive and corrective solutions.
* Provides input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings.
* Works cooperatively across the organization, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning proposals with the company objectives. Develops complete and executable plans.
* Supports assessments of the effectiveness of compliance controls.
* Formulates sound control processes for managing potential risks and exposures.
* Provides support for the department's website.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or engineering or applicable or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably in the energy industry as an analyst, engineer, or compliance specialist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong ability to think independently and facilitate cooperation.
• Demonstrated complex problem solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to develop industry contacts, establish relationships, influence others and negotiate outcomes.
• Understanding of utility operations, policy issues, and FERC regulations.
• Thorough understanding of FERC transmission and generator interconnection procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.
  
  

• CPA, MBA, JD, PE, PMP or experience in utility operations, project management, wholesale power markets, or compliance.
• Thorough understanding of FERC transmission orders and OATT compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with advanced process and project management tools, such as Microsoft Office Project and PowerAutomate.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence in a business environment.