Energy Policy & Planning Senior II

SDG&E • San Diego, CA

19h

About The Position

SDG&E is an energy company focused on building a brighter, cleaner future for 3.7 million people in Southern California. The company is dedicated to innovation in reducing emissions, modernizing the electric grid, and supporting customers in the transition to clean technologies. This includes redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution. The role of Energy Policy & Planning Senior II is a P4 career level position that leads complex planning assignments, interprets emerging regulations, and develops advanced modeling scenarios to guide procurement strategies and optimize portfolio performance under dynamic market conditions. The company is looking for the best talent to join their team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Regulatory Frameworks - Understands federal, state, and local energy regulations, market rules, and compliance requirements.
• Energy Market Dynamics - Knowledge of wholesale and retail energy markets, pricing structures, and capacity planning principles.
• Integrated Resource Planning - Familiarity with methodologies for long-term resource adequacy and portfolio optimization.
• Environmental and Sustainability Policies - Knowledge of decarbonization strategies, renewable portfolio standards, and climate mandates.
• Economic and Financial Analysis - Understands cost-benefit analysis, rate structures, and investment evaluation for energy projects.
• Analytical and Modeling Skills - Ability to develop and interpret forecasting models, scenario analysis, and risk assessments.
• Policy Interpretation and Development - Skill in translating complex regulatory language into actionable internal policies and strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging regulators, policymakers, and internal teams.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to anticipate policy trends and integrate them into long-term planning and business strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with operations, trading, resource planning, and sustainability teams to achieve compliance and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of integrated resource plans and long-term energy strategies.
• Advises on compliance measures and risk mitigation for regulatory obligations.
• Conducts scenario modeling for capacity planning and portfolio optimization.
• Represents the company in regulatory workshops, stakeholder meetings, and technical conferences.
• Develops internal policies to align with new directives on clean energy and emissions reduction.
• Provides guidance on market participation strategies and pricing impacts.
• Reviews and validates planning assumptions, methodologies, and forecasting tools.
• Mentors junior staff on advanced policy analysis and planning techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree