Energy Regulation Manager (Hybrid)

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) in Virginia is seeking an Energy Regulation Manager to oversee a small team in evaluating proposals from electric, gas, water and sewer utilities. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in downtown Richmond with telework.

You will analyze filings, design cost allocations and rate design, draft testimony and policy documents, defend findings at hearings, and support legislative reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of utility filings
• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals
• Evaluate cost allocation and rate design in proposals
• Review terms and conditions of service with customers
• Lead and supervise staff on major cases, including testimony and reports
• Develop and present logical conclusions and recommendations
• Document findings in pre-filed testimony and reports
• Defend findings at evidentiary hearings as expert witness
• Draft policy statements and technical documents for the Commission
• Assist in reviewing legislative proposals from the General Assembly
• Attend legislative sessions to answer inquiries or present at committee meetings

Job description

Energy Regulation Manager (Hybrid)

Previously advertised as "Public Utility Regulation Manager"

Starting Salary Range: $116,750-$140,000

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeks an Energy Regulation Manager interested in a rewarding public service career. Located in downtown Richmond, the SCC is an independent state agency that balances the interests of citizens, businesses, and customers in regulating Virginias economic and business interests. The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginias investor-owned electric, member-owned electric cooperatives, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, and the telecommunications industry. The Energy Regulation Manager will lead a team of 3 staff members in the investigation of utility proposals submitted to the SCC requesting revisions to customer rates and similar proposals, with a primary emphasis on evaluating how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs from its customers. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule, including 2 days in office and 3 days of teleworking each week. The SCC offers on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, and career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of utility filings
• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates or similar proposals
• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other operational or financial analyses
• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utilitys relationships with its customers
• Lead and supervise staff on major cases including review of testimony and reports for technical accuracy, presentation elegance, and the development of logical and precise conclusions and recommendations
• Manage staff development and training related to technical development, testimony and report formulation, and oral presentation
• Document the findings of the investigation in pre-filed written testimony and reports
• Defend these findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness in SCC proceedings
• Draft policy statements and technical documents for the Commission
• Assist in the review of legislative proposals from the General Assembly
• Attend legislative sessions at the General Assembly to answer technical inquiries from legislators or present information at committee meetings upon request
• Perform related work as required