Regulatory Compliance Manager

Energi Connect; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energi Connect seeks a Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead all regulatory activities for a growing solar and storage fleet in the United States. You will oversee NERC/CIP compliance, manage filings with FERC/EIA/ISOs, and coordinate with internal teams and external regulators.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in energy regulatory compliance, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to navigate fast-moving environments and multi‑stakeholder initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-7 years of regulatory compliance experience within the energy sector
• Background in solar operations, reporting, or market participation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with NERC compliance
• Familiarity with EIA reporting and federal energy regulatory filings
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured compliance program covering all operating facilities
• Manage regulatory filings and submissions across federal and regional agencies (NERC, FERC, EIA, ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners)
• Direct external NERC consultants and oversee internal NERC/CIP compliance activities
• Track regulatory changes and evolving market rules affecting solar and storage operations
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and compliance risk evaluations
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements
• Partner with development, engineering, operations, and asset management teams to ensure compliance from project onboarding through long-term operations
• Support creation and updates of compliance procedures, documentation, and internal controls
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and market operators
• Ensure all required reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule
• Deliver compliance training to internal stakeholders

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organization & adaptability

Leadership & accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A national independent power producer is expanding its compliance function to support a rapidly growing fleet of utility‑scale solar and storage assets. The company develops and operates projects across multiple U.S. markets, with a multi‑gigawatt pipeline and an active buildout schedule. Their mission centers on delivering dependable clean energy while maintaining strong relationships with landowners, communities, and grid operators.

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will lead all compliance activities tied to federal, regional, and state energy regulations. This role ensures that operating assets meet requirements set by NERC, FERC, EIA, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission entities. The position spans program oversight, reporting, risk identification, and coordination with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, can manage multiple deadlines, and communicates clearly across technical and non‑technical groups.

Primary Responsibilities

Regulatory Program Leadership

• Establish and maintain a structured compliance program covering all operating facilities
• Manage regulatory filings and submissions across federal and regional agencies (NERC, FERC, EIA, ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners)
• Direct external NERC consultants and oversee internal NERC/CIP compliance activities
• Track regulatory changes and evolving market rules affecting solar and storage operations
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and compliance risk evaluations
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Partner with development, engineering, operations, and asset management teams to ensure compliance from project onboarding through long‑term operations
• Support creation and updates of compliance procedures, documentation, and internal controls

Regulatory Engagement & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and market operators
• Ensure all required reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule
• Deliver compliance training to internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 4-7 years of regulatory compliance experience within the energy sector
• Background in solar operations, reporting, or market participation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with NERC compliance
• Familiarity with EIA reporting and federal energy regulatory filings
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication abilities across all organizational levels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic environments
• Self‑driven with a track record of leadership and accountability

We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.