Public Utilities Regulatory Engineering Manager

Commerce; North Carolina; On-site; USD 82,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce seeks a Public Utilities Engineering Manager to provide high‑level regulatory engineering expertise to the Utilities Commission’s Energy Division and the Public Staff. The role oversees the Rates & Services Section and staff, guiding complex analyses and testimony in hearings.

Required are a engineering degree and at least five years of utility regulatory engineering experience, with potential professional engineer qualification; leadership and strong

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles applied to electric and natural gas regulatory work.
• Experience preparing technical documents and expert testimony for hearings.
• Leadership experience supervising engineers, analysts, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work activities and ensure milestones are met.
• Ensure utility rates are properly determined and tariffs complied with.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Regulatory engineering

Oral and written communication

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5 years regulatory/operational engineering experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Commerce seeks a Public Utilities Engineering Manager to provide high‑level regulatory engineering expertise to the Utilities Commission’s Energy Division and the Public Staff. The role oversees the Rates & Services Section and staff, guiding complex analyses and testimony in hearings.

Required are a engineering degree and at least five years of utility regulatory engineering experience, with potential professional engineer qualification; leadership and strong