Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Senior I/II

San Diego Gas & Electric; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Gas & Electric seeks a qualified professional to develop regulatory positions and lead cross-functional compliance initiatives. The role focuses on drafting filings and coordinating with various teams to align with regulatory standards and policy objectives.

You will engage with state agencies and policymakers to advance energy and environmental priorities, including interaction with the California Energy Commission and Air Resources Board.

Qualifications

• Develops regulatory positions, drafts complex filings, and leads cross-functional coordination for compliance initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional policy development and advocacy on significant state energy and environmental issues before local air districts, state agencies (excluding the CPUC), and the Legislature.

Responsibilities

• Develops positions and drafts complex filings (new registrations, significant variations, rate cases with customer impact models); structures arguments and evidence for approval.
• Coordinates cross‑functional evidence packages (quality systems, testing, safety, customer impact) and aligns timelines to regulator milestones.
• Advises on compliance for growth initiatives (new product lines, acquisitions, market entries); outlines regulatory pathways, risks, and mitigations.
• Leads root‑cause reviews after audit or inspection findings; designs corrective and preventive actions that address system causes.
• Represents the organization in technical committees or industry forums; explains compliance rationale and proposed policy outcomes.
• Crafts well‑supported responses to deficiency letters or data requests; negotiates realistic timelines and commitments.
• Leads small improvement projects (submission quality improvements, labeling claim libraries, change‑control enhancements) with measurable outcomes.
• Mentors junior staff on drafting techniques, regulator engagement, and evidence building.
• Engages directly with state policymakers, including but not limited to staff at the California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, to advance Company energy and environmental policy priorities.
• Builds relationships with agency staff and key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for potential alignment in advocacy approaches.
• Advises leadership on agency priorities, policy risks and opportunities, and recommended engagement strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Can Be Filled at a Higher Level Based on Experience.

Career Level: P3

Primary Purpose

Develops regulatory positions, drafts complex filings, and leads cross-functional coordination for compliance initiatives. Strengthens strategic outcomes by ensuring submissions meet regulatory standards and advance organizational interests.

This position is part of the State Government Relations – Policy & Issue Management organization. The shared service team leads cross-functional policy development and advocacy on significant state energy and environmental issues before local air districts, state agencies (excluding the CPUC), and the Legislature. The team works with internal and external stakeholders and engages directly with policymakers to advance Company objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops positions and drafts complex filings (new registrations, significant variations, rate cases with customer impact models); structures arguments and evidence for approval.
• Coordinates cross‑functional evidence packages (quality systems, testing, safety, customer impact) and aligns timelines to regulator milestones.
• Advices on compliance for growth initiatives (new product lines, acquisitions, market entries); outlines regulatory pathways, risks, and mitigations.
• Leads root‑cause reviews after audit or inspection findings; designs corrective and preventive actions that address system causes.
• Represents the organization in technical committees or industry forums; explains compliance rationale and proposed policy outcomes.
• Crafts well‑supported responses to deficiency letters or data requests; negotiates realistic timelines and commitments.
• Leads small improvement projects (submission quality improvements, labeling claim libraries, change‑control enhancements) with measurable outcomes.
• Mentors junior staff on drafting techniques, regulator engagement, and evidence building.
• Engages directly with state policymakers, including but not limited to staff at the California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, to advance Company energy and environmental policy priorities.
• Builds relationships with agency staff and key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for potential alignment in advocacy approaches.
• Advises leadership on agency priorities, policy risks and opportunities, and recommended engagement strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.