FERC/RTO Associate IV

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a FERC/RTO Affairs Associate to monitor PJM developments, analyze proposals, and support regulatory strategy and advocacy. The role interfaces with legal, regulatory affairs, transmission planning, and treasury to ensure company policies are followed.

Responsibilities include communicating PJM updates to internal stakeholders, tracking regulatory issues, preparing summaries for VP-level audiences, coordinating PJM governance and certifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Legal, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Track, communicate and maintain organized records regarding PJM and the PJM stakeholder process.
• Gain consensus from internal stakeholders on voting positions at PJM.
• Track, communicate and maintain organized records regarding emerging FERC and PJM regulatory issues.
• Review, interpret, and make recommendations to management on proposals at PJM that could impact the organization.
• Provide written summaries and presentations to internal stakeholders up to VP level regarding issues and proposals at PJM.
• Monitor and participate in PJM stakeholder meetings; provide summaries and analysis to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Written Comprehension

Oral Comprehension

Written Expression

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Legal, or Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Summary:

The FERC/RTO Affairs Associate role is responsible for monitoring, compiling, analyzing, and reporting on information from PJM concerning the Company. This role will work closely and interface with their counterpart focusing on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and will be required to understand and occasionally report out on proceedings before FERC. In addition, the position will build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the Company are maintained.

The FERC/RTO Affairs Associate Is Responsible For Monitoring And Analyzing Policy And Proposal Developments At PJM To Support The Development Of Regulatory Strategy And Advocacy. This Role Involves:

• Being the primary communicator to internal stakeholders on developments at PJM.
• Supporting engagement with the PJM stakeholder holder process and liaising with industry stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of strategies for regulatory compliance and advocacy at FERC and PJM.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, regulatory affairs, transmission planning, markets, treasury and operations to support the development of regulatory strategy and compliance with FERC and PJM mandates and requirements.

Key impacts include:

• Shaping the company’s participation at PJM, including transmission planning and regional markets, which affects financial outcomes, rate structures, and service reliability.
• Contributing to policy advocacy that aligns with the company’s long-term business objectives, potentially influencing PJM rule development.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid at Nova Place

Responsibilities:

• Track, communicate and maintain organized records regarding PJM and the PJM stakeholder process.
• Gain consensus from internal stakeholders on voting positions at PJM.
• Track, communicate and maintain organized records regarding emerging FERC and PJM regulatory issues.
• Review, interpret, and make recommendations to management on existing and upcoming relevant proposals at PJM that could impact on the organization.
• Provide written summaries and presentations to internal stakeholders up to VP level regarding issues and technical proposals at PJM.
• Monitor and participate in PJM stakeholder meetings. Provide summaries and analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Review, analyze, track and make recommendations on PJM proposals that could impact the company. This includes preparing materials to develop company positions and tracking voting outcomes at PJM.
• Assess and communicate regulatory risks and opportunities associated with proposals and activities at PJM.
• Manage the company roster for PJM stakeholder meetings and certain annual PJM certifications.
• Provide technical policy assistance on PJM regulatory issues to manager and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate responses to data submission requests by PJM, or other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Conduct research activities and develops administrative policies and procedures as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Storm role duties as assigned

Education And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Legal, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Writing sample required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working with the PJM or RTOs.
• Understanding of the wholesale and retail power markets in a stakeholder-driven RTO environment.
• Strong understanding of the utility regulation including demonstrated strategy.

Skills/Abilities:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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