Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs (West)Company: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.
Position Specific Description Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Director - Regulatory Affairs will lead NextEra's regulatory strategy and engagement across the Western region, with a primary focus on the CPUC, CAISO, and Western transmission markets. This role ensures that market design and regulatory decisions align with and support NextEra's leadership in delivering generation and transmission solutions that advance a carbon-free future.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive engagement in Western ISO/RTO development efforts, collaborating with industry partners, trade groups, and other stakeholders.
• Leverage existing relationships and decision-making expertise to influence outcomes and contribute to the company's success in shaping market rules and transmission policies.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to consultants and internal teams in analyzing current and proposed market rules and regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for wholesale market initiatives, coordinating with internal teams to ensure alignment with NextEra's objectives.
Preferred Experience:
• Extensive knowledge of Western transmission markets, including CAISO operations, ISO/RTO development, and wholesale market design.
• Strong experience engaging with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), including familiarity with regulatory processes and decision-making frameworks.
• Background in regulatory processes, law, policy, or direct work with market operators.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in team environments to address and resolve complex challenges.
Location/Travel:
• This role involves significant travel within the Western region, ranging from 50% to 75%.
• Candidates must be located in California, preferably Folsom or San Francisco to support relationship-building and regional priorities effectively.
Job OverviewEmployees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company's interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces in Canada.
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesParticipates in stakeholder processes, regulatory bodies, and/or regional organizationsFormulates company strategies internally for communication in the marketplaceCompletes long-range strategic planningPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's DegreeExperience: 12+ yearsPreferred QualificationsMaster's - Business AdministrationJuris DoctorateNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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