Manager, Rates & Tariffs - Houston, TX; Detroit, MI; Tulsa, OK

DT Midstream; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Midstream is looking for a Manager, Rates & Tariffs in Houston, Texas. The role involves leading the analysis and implementation of natural gas rates and tariffs while ensuring compliance with FERC regulations. You will manage rate cases, create settlement models, and conduct tariff research. Ideal candidates will have 8 years of experience in the natural gas industry, particularly with FERC cases, and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to lead critical projects in a reputable energy firm.

Qualifications

• 8 years of direct job-related experience in the natural gas industry.
• Experience with FERC rate cases and tariffs.
• Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic analysis and development of natural gas rates.
• Create settlement models for rate cases and evaluate offers.
• Prepare short-form cost of service files for pipelines.
• Research pipeline rate cases for potential adjustments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

At DT Midstream, we’ve got the energy to achieve great things! DT Midstream owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. Our newly independent public company is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success as part of DTE Energy and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do.

Job Summary

The Manager, Rates & Tariffs will lead the strategic analysis, development and implementation of natural gas rates and tariff filings. This role ensures compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and manages rate cases to align with company business strategies and revenue goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with strategy, planning, and execution of rate cases
• Create settlement models for rate cases, evaluate and review FERC Staff Top Sheets, and evaluate settlement offers from both FERC and customers
• Prepare short-form cost of service files for multiple pipelines
• Perform Cost of Service/EBITDA/Rates analysis for Business Development and/or large projects
• Research other pipelines’ rate cases for potential adjustments, capital recovery mechanisms, and tariff changes
• Review Interstate FERC Filings, FERC Form Filings, and various Accounting reports for Interstate Pipelines
• Assist Legal with drafting tariff changes
• Provide tariff support for Rate Cases and Certificate filings
• Serve as system expert with management of tariffs within internal software
• Conduct tariff research for Commercial team
• May perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• 8 years of direct job-related experience in natural gas industry
• Experience with FERC rate cases and tariffs
• Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes

Preferred:

• Experience drafting testimony for rate cases
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling and data analysis
• Certified Public Accountant

Other Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills