Power Regulatory Compliance Manager

Applied Digital Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital is seeking a mid-level Power Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead regulatory evaluation, monitoring and compliance for high computational loads and energy supply to data center projects. The role requires self-sufficient project management across utility, regulatory and contractual coordination, reporting to the VP Energy Strategy.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, deliver insights aligned with business objectives, and manage consultants to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years in regulatory management roles within electric utilities or large loads.
• Experience interfacing with RTOs/ISOs and wholesale power markets.
• Understanding of transmission grid operations and power generation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination with regulators (NERC, FERC, RTO/ISO) and utilities.
• Identify, track and ensure compliance with regulations for computational load and energy supply.
• Participate in agency rule making and trade group initiatives shaping regulatory constructs.
• Manage regulatory filings, approvals and compliance reporting.
• Engage consultants and third party support for compliance management.
• Interface with cross-functional teams (development, operations, legal, finance) to support schedules and regulatory obligations.
• Focus on execution, risk identification and keeping projects moving after requirements are defined.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Energy policy

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Power Regulatory Compliance Manager

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1155

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary:

Applied Digital is seeking a mid-levelPower Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our growingEnergy Strategy organization. This role will manage the evaluation, monitoring and compliance with the evolving regulatory structures impacting high computational loads and related energy supply to Applied Digital’s data center projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-sufficient project manager who can contribute across the full project lifecycle, integrate with cross functional teams to drive project delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality insights aligned with business objectives.

This role is execution-focused and sits at the center of utility, regulatory, and contractual coordination and reports to the VP Energy Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination with various regulatory bodies including NERC, FERC, RTO/ISO (e.g., MISO, PJM), electric utilities hosting Applied projects, and state regulators across projects.
• Identify, track and ensure compliance with regulations concerning computational load and their energy supply related matters.
• Participate as a stakeholder in various agency rule making processes and with associated trade group initiatives in shaping regulatory constructs.
• Manage company regulatory filings, approvals, and compliance reporting.
• Engage and manage related consultants and other third party support required for compliance management.
• Serve as the subject matter knowledge base within the company and interface with project development, operations, legal, finance, and regulatory counterparties to support project schedules, milestones, and adherence to regulatory obligations.
• Focus on execution, risk identification and management, and keeping projects moving once regulatory requirements are defined.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with electric utilities, consulting firms, independent power producers or large loads in a regulatory management role, implementing and managing compliance programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related field (accounting, finance, management), or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience interfacing with wholesale power market RTOs/ISOs and their regulatory processes, as well as the evolving reliability requirements for large computational loads.
• Basic understanding of transmission grid operations and power generation technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center computational loads is a plus.
• Knowledge of RTO and ISO constructs across various US regions.
• Prior NERC related experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledgeable in electrical load and/or generation interconnection processes
• Experience in gas supply arrangements also a plus.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.