Energy Policy & Regulatory Planning Lead

Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP is seeking a senior regulatory leader in San Diego, CA to direct multiple planning and policy teams, align operational strategies with corporate objectives, and oversee regulatory interactions for integrated resource planning and compliance excellence.

The role maintains and oversees front office commercial compliance programs with ARB, WREGIS, FERC/NERC and liaises with the legal department to ensure SGPM remains compliant with state and federal regulatory

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Knowledge of energy policy strategy and organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of regulatory engagement and compliance impacts.
• Skill in translating policy direction into operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Development team on Interconnection Analysis.
• Works with Asset Management to ensure compliance plans for all operating projects.
• Partners with Origination on customer outreach regarding policies affecting projects in development pipeline.
• Manages the lifecycle of various regulatory filings, ensuring technical accuracy, timely submission, and alignment with compliance mandates.
• Develops risk mitigation strategies aligned with compliance obligations, technical performance, and operational reliability.
• Oversees analysis of market & tariff changes, FERC filings, and advocacy/stakeholder comments to guide development strategies.
• Manages relationships with regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and advocacy groups.
• Ensures adherence to best-practices protocols to support reporting, audit trails, and decision-making in compliance processes.
• Develops corrective action frameworks to address gaps in technical compliance.
• Identifies and resolves complex technical and organizational issues impacting compliance.
• Oversee CARB emissions compliance program and other processes to ensure reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides input to senior leadership on policy trends, market risks, and strategic opportunities.

Skills

Influence peers

Policy implementation

Regulatory engagement

Compliance awareness

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP is seeking a senior regulatory leader in San Diego, CA to direct multiple planning and policy teams, align operational strategies with corporate objectives, and oversee regulatory interactions for integrated resource planning and compliance excellence.

The role maintains and oversees front office commercial compliance programs with ARB, WREGIS, FERC/NERC and liaises with the legal department to ensure SGPM remains compliant with state and federal regulatory