Transmission Services Consultant

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is hiring a Transmission Services Consultant for its Transmission Services Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Administration team. The role manages transmission and generator interconnection processes across the Pacific Northwest, guiding complex customer requests from start to finish, advising internal teams on OATT compliance and representing the company with external stakeholders. It is a senior, hybrid (Washington-based) position, and specific work arrangements are discussed during the interview.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex transmission and generator interconnection requests in line with federal regulations and tariff requirements.
• Handle elevated customer concerns and coordinate with other transmission providers, utilities and government entities.
• Implement PSE's FERC transmission and OATT compliance programs and research statutes, regulations and orders.
• Provide strategic guidance on federal, regional and state rulemaking and tariff filings.
• Develop and deliver training on regulatory compliance and support audits and investigations.
• Drive long-term compliance and process-improvement initiatives and communicate regulatory proposals internally.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public policy, finance, economics or an applicable field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Eight years of relevant experience, preferably in the energy industry as an analyst, engineer or compliance specialist.
• Thorough understanding of utility operations, policy issues, FERC regulation and FERC transmission and generator interconnection procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and willingness to mentor peers.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Desired: CPA, MBA, JD, PE, experience in contract management, engineering, utility operations, project management, wholesale power markets or compliance, and experience with FERC transmission and OATT compliance.

What we offer

• Pay range of $108,200 to $180,200, with eligibility for annual goal-based incentive bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts and an EAP.
• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.