Director, Regulatory and Policy - ERCOT and Western Markets

Calibrant Energy; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Calibrant Energy in Austin, Texas seeks a Director of Regulatory and Policy to lead engagement with ERCOT, WECC, and CAISO markets. The role shapes regulatory strategy, tracks policy developments, and advocates for favorable outcomes that support growth and customer solutions.

The position requires expert communication to business leaders and strong stakeholder engagement across utilities, regulators, and trade associations. A senior, strategic leader will guide policy across regional markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in energy policy, regulatory affairs or market strategy.
• Experience with ERCOT, WECC or CAISO markets preferred.
• Ability to translate regulatory matters into business strategy.

Responsabilités

• Establish regulatory and policy priorities aligned with Calibrant commercial objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on legislative and regulatory developments affecting DER, storage, and large-load customers.
• Lead engagement with ISO/RTO market committees, utilities, and stakeholders in ERCOT, WECC, CAISO.
• Monitor market rule developments and translate regulatory actions into actionable guidance.
• Represent Calibrant in stakeholder meetings, industry committees, and conferences.
• Coordinate consultants and external advisors to support regulatory initiatives.

Connaissances

Energy policy

Regulatory affairs

Market strategy

Stakeholder engagement

ERCOT/WECC/CAISO experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Description du poste

About Calibrant Energy

Calibrant is a leading provider of on-site energy solutions. Calibrant develops, owns, and operates large-scale solar, battery storage, and microgrids on behalf of our customers, empowering North America's largest power users to achieve their energy goals faster, more economically, and more sustainably.

By combining innovative financing with deep industry expertise, we solve complex energy challenges for large organizations. Our performance-based, no-capex contracts ensure we only get paid when we deliver results, enabling organizations to share in cost savings without any upfront investment.

Position Overview

The Director, Regulatory and Policy – ERCOT and Western markets will lead market engagement, regulatory strategy, state policy and legislative activities focused on the Texas and Western region of the US. This includes ERCOT, WECC and CAISO markets, as well as state regulatory and policy matters within these regions. The role supports business growth by influencing policy outcomes, monitoring regulatory developments, participating in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, and developing strategies that advance Calibrant objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish regulatory and policy priorities aligned with Calibrant commercial objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding legislative and regulatory developments affecting distributed energy resources, storage, and large-load customers.
• Lead engagement with ISO/RTO market committees, utilities, and stakeholders in ERCOT, WECC, CAISO regions.
• Monitor market rule developments, regulatory actions and state policy that impact Calibrant’s business and translate into actionable business guidance.
• Represent Calibrant in stakeholder meetings, industry committees, technical conferences, and trade associations.
• Advocate for ISO/RTO and state regulatory and policy outcomes that support Calibrant’s business growth, project development, and customer solutions.
• Coordinate consultants, lobbyists, and external advisors to support regulatory initiatives and strategic objectives.
• Partner with Market Development, Project Delivery, Market Operations, and Commercial teams on strategy and execution.
• Interface with utilities, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, and regulators to advance projects and resolve regulatory issues.
• Develop business cases, position papers, comments, and regulatory filings as needed.
• Identify regulatory risks and opportunities and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support community, customer, and stakeholder engagement efforts related to infrastructure and energy projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, market strategy, or related field.
• Experience with ISO/RTO market structures and electricity industry regulatory frameworks, including experience in ERCOT and/or Western US energy markets.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory matters to business and executive audiences in order to inform business strategy.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and advocacy skills.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, and trade associations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, paid time off, paid personal time, paid holidays, paid birthday, paid sick time, company paid short term disability and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401k with a company match, and more.

Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law.