Senior Transmission Contract Manager

Puget Sound Energy • Bellevue, WA

120d • $120,400 - $200,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing demand for electricity, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Transmission Contracts team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Transmission Contract Manager position! Join the team and play a role in ensuring reliable access to electricity across PSE's transmission system. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role at PSE to meet our new clean energy goals and to drive a transformation of the region's generation and transmission portfolio. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering, mathematics, finance, economics, business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, preferably in the energy industry.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience working with transmission contracts, FERC OATTs, and open access transmission service.
• Professional negotiation and contract dispute resolution experience.
• Demonstrated capability to carry out complicated analysis combining multiple sources of data.
• Understanding of transmission modeling and planning, risk assessment, electricity trading and energy market conditions.
• Ability to develop industry contacts, establish relationships, influence others' positions and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a strong ability to think independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with PSE transmission contracts and operating protocols.
• Demonstrated understanding of Company, BPA, and WECC transmission systems.
• Previous work experience in hybrid roles that combine technical, economic, and policy aspects of transmission systems.
• Experience in electric utility system operations, wholesale power markets, power scheduling and transmission operations.
• Real Time Energy Imbalance Market, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), and/or Independent System Operator (ISO) experience.
• Advanced degree in law, engineering, business, economics or another relevant field of study.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the management and negotiation of PSE's portfolio of transmission contracts under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction.
• Advises the business by providing detailed risk assessments, developing strategic approaches, and recommending courses of action.
• Provides direction to other team members on the management of customer and inter-utility agreements with PSE's counterparties.
• Serves as an internal and external expert on FERC transmission matters.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and other organizations to ensure effective contract implementation.
• Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with core values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
• Manages the contractual arrangements for the company's transmission assets.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to the transmission contracts team.
• Conducts and oversees technical, economic, and risk analyses of contractual proposals.
• Provides counsel on critical regulatory or legal matters.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of contract administration staff.
• Represents company's interest in regional transmission policy stakeholder processes.
• Works with transmission customers and cross-functional teams on issues relating to business practices.
• Provides lead support for FERC formula rate proceedings, FERC audits, and WUTC General Rate Case filings.
• Develops relationships and communicate requirements with transmission customers and other stakeholders.
• Facilitates contract dispute resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree