Senior Regulatory & Rates Analyst

CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide technical and regulatory support to Transmission Capital Delivery regarding Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) reporting and applications, and land management issues. This role involves reviewing legislative bills for impacts on the electric business, monitoring rate and regulatory developments, and communicating these impacts to stakeholders. The analyst will also support the preparation of regulatory filings, coordinate information gathering for monthly construction report filings, and prepare Final Cost Reports (FCR). Additionally, the position requires reviewing transmission projects for routing issues and PUCT compliance, advising on necessary PUC approvals, and evaluating routing alternatives for projects requiring an amendment to the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN). The role also includes verifying project progress, reviewing payments and change orders, monitoring CCNs and related filings, and serving as a department representative on task forces and committees. The analyst will represent the company's interests in dealings with regional trade, industry, and professional organizations, coordinate industry responses to rate and regulatory issues, and facilitate communication with internal departments and external stakeholders such as permitting agencies, landowners, and regulators. Attendance at workshops and conferences is expected to monitor the regulatory environment.

Requirements

A 4-year college degree with a preference in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, or a regulatory related field. High voltage transmission or similar infrastructure regulatory experience can be substituted for education, with two years’ experience per year of education.
Minimum of four (4) years electric utility or similar infrastructure experience, or consulting experience in a regulatory or environmental activities role.

Responsibilities

Review legislative bills for impacts to the electric business and prepare recommendations to management for action.
Monitor key developments in rate and regulatory matters impacting CNP or its business environment, and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
Keep informed of activities regarding transmission regulation and make presentations (written and oral) to management and others on pertinent issues.
Support preparation of regulatory filings including testimony, schedules, work papers, requests for information and briefs on a timely basis and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with the internal teams to gather information and prepare monthly construction report filings to meet PUC Substantive Rules.
Prepare Final Cost Reports (FCR) based on SAP work order information and file with PUC within 180 days of project energization.
Review proposed transmission projects for routing issues and compliance with PUCT substantive rules.
Advise the business on necessary PUC approvals and applications for each project.
For projects that require an amendment to the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), evaluate routing alternatives, gather supporting documentation, and maintain contact with management, CenterPoint Energy regulatory staff, attorneys, PUCT staff, civic organizations, and governmental entities.
Verify project progress against contractual milestones in collaboration with routing consultant project management, construction management and project engineer; review and approve progress payments; and review change orders/claims with Supply Chain/Legal.
Monitor and prepare status reports on CCN’s and related filings; support adherence to safety/quality/environmental standards and coordination during filings and updates.
Serve as a department representative on task forces or committees regarding transmission regulatory activities.
Represent CNP’s interest in dealings with regional trade, industry, and professional organizations.
Work closely with industry associations to coordinate industry responses to key rates and regulatory issues.
Establish and maintain communications with members of the appropriate CenterPoint departments to facilitate internal project progression and to identify and research current issues or trends affecting regulatory environment.
Facilitates communication and interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., permitting agencies, landowners, regulators) as necessary during project progression.
Attend workshops and conferences to monitor the regulatory environment to identify trends, issues, or decisions which might affect Company's regulatory objectives.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
paid holidays
paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution