Project Specialist 1

Wec Energy Group; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Specialist 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role focuses on supporting federal regulatory compliance efforts, including proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and on regulatory filings, cost of service, and RTO/ISO processes. Some state regulatory work may be required.

A hybrid work arrangement may be available. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related utility experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in utility operations or related field preferred with emphasis in accounting, finance, compliance or regulatory.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, Access (or similar database technologies) is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business activities intended to ensure compliance with FERC requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on FERC related developments
• Preparing and submitting basic documents to FERC
• Coordinating updates to training presentations
• Supporting preparation and submission of regulatory applications and pleading to FERC
• Support state regulatory initiatives/projects, including development of cost allocation models and data collection from corporate users

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Summary

Full job description WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Specialist 1 in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. Seeking an analytical individual with strong communication and organizational skills to primarily support federal regulatory compliance efforts, including proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Individuals in this role will work on a variety of federal regulatory issues including support of regulatory filings, market power‑related concepts, cost of service ratemaking, and RTO/ISO processes. The Project Specialist will also support state regulatory matters, as necessary. This position is part of a job family (Project Specialist 1, Project Specialist 2, Project Specialist 3, Senior Project Specialist). Experience will be the determining factor. A hybrid work arrangement (remote/in office) may be available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting business activities intended to ensure compliance with FERC requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on FERC related developments
• Preparing and submitting basic documents to FERC
• Coordinating updates to training presentations
• Supporting preparation and submission of regulatory applications and pleading to FERC
• Support state regulatory initiatives/projects, as necessary, including the development of technical cost allocation models and the collection of data from various corporate users in support thereof

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in utility operations or related field preferred with an emphasis in accounting, finance, compliance or regulatory
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, Access (or other similar database technologies)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential

EEO Statement

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. EEO/AA policies and statements