Ferc/Pjm Advisor

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a Senior Advisor to the Commissioners, focusing on policy matters related to PJM Interconnection, Inc. (PJM) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that impact Maryland. This position will directly support the Commissioners by conducting research and providing advice on various policy, legal, and technical issues, as well as performing other duties. Excellent written and verbal analytical and communications skills are required to perform the duties of this position. The Commission is looking for three experts in PJM and FERC matters with backgrounds in either engineering, economics, or law. This Advisor role will directly support the Commissioners, conducting research and providing advice on various technical/policy issues, as well as other duties. This is a Political Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in engineering, economics, law, or related degree.
Four years of experience performing legal, utility, energy, engineering, or economic policy analysis or related duties.
Two years of experience working on issues related to PJM and/or FERC.
Excellent written and verbal analytical and communications skills.

Nice To Haves

A Graduate Degree or Juris Doctorate.
Ratemaking experience at state regulatory commission, consumer advocate, or utility.
Knowledge and a practical understanding of electricity and gas industries and wholesale markets.
Knowledge and practical understanding of FERC and PJM and the Federal Power Act.
Knowledge of transmission planning or operations or power plant operations.
Knowledge of PJM Tariff, Reliability Assurance Agreement, and Operating Agreement and Manuals.

Responsibilities

Providing support, assistance and recommendations in matters relating to energy, focused on FERC and PJM, and in other matters before the Commission.
Participating in Commissioner meetings, administrative meetings, and hearings.
Participating in relevant meetings, stakeholder groups, and proceedings related to PJM and before FERC.
Preparing reports and handling sensitive projects for the Commissioners.