Expert Regulatory Analyst - Flexible Location (Electrical Engineer and FERC experience preferred)
About The Position
As a Regulatory Analyst, Expert within PG&E’s Electric Compliance organization, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing proactive regulatory strategies that strengthen compliance and operational readiness. Focused within the Policy Scanning and Requirements Management function, this role leads the analysis of complex state and federal regulatory developments, conducts horizon scanning to identify emerging legislation and policy trends, participates in benchmarking efforts, and translates these insights into actionable internal obligations that shape implementation. You will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Law, and Regulatory Affairs to embed regulatory clarity and accountability into daily business processes, advancing PG&E’s commitment to safety, reliability, and wildfire mitigation excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, finance, engineering or related discipline or equivalent utility industry experience
- Five years of relevant work experience
Nice To Haves
- Electrical engineer with experience in the utility industry to support technical interpretations with heavy emphasis on implementation of new compliance requirements in collaboration with operational and engineering teams.
- Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education.
- Electric industry experience.
- FERC utility policy experience or utility operational experience.
- Understanding of distribution and/or transmission operations, systems, and standards.
- Working knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory analysis methods.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data, identify compliance trends, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience managing multiple projects in a matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in documentation tools, spreadsheets, and compliance systems for tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in compliance, regulatory strategy, or utility operations.
- Expertise in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to electric operations, safety, and wildfire mitigation programs.
- Experience leading or coordinating enterprise-level compliance initiatives or audits.
- Familiarity with compliance management and data analytics tools used for regulatory tracking and reporting.
- Recognized as a trusted advisor and thought partner in regulatory interpretation and compliance strategy.
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of compliance programs focused on regulatory requirements, internal standards, and performance monitoring within Electric Compliance.
- Manage research and analysis to identify applicable regulatory requirements, assess changes, and ensure alignment of internal controls and processes.
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging legislation, policy developments, and regulatory trends that may impact PG&E’s compliance programs and operational practices.
- Draft and maintain compliance documentation, guidance materials, and evidence tracking tools to support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor compliance and risk performance metrics, perform validation or self-assessments, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
- Participate in policy scanning and implementation efforts to ensure PG&E remains ahead of emerging mandates from agencies such as CPUC, OEIS, FERC, NERC, WECC, and CAISO.
- Lead complex, cross-functional implementation efforts to operationalize new and changing regulatory requirements
- Contribute to regulatory filings, responses, and documentation requests, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and timely delivery.
- Support development of compliance dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics to strengthen evidence quality and oversight.
- Share insights and updates with leaders and peers to promote awareness, consistency, and collaboration across the Electric Compliance organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
