Regulatory Compliance Manager

Urban Grid; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid paternal leave

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Urban Grid is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee our regional and national energy regulation compliance programs. You will manage onboarding for new projects, drive program governance, and reduce risk across multiple assets while maintaining strong external relationships with regulators.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in regulatory compliance in energy, and deep knowledge of NERC CIP, FERC, EIA, and PJM/MISO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or engineering; master's preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional regulatory compliance experience in the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of solar energy technology, finance, and operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership across levels of the organization.
• Experience with NERC CIP compliance and federal reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the regulatory compliance framework aligning with policies, licenses, and permits.
• Oversee submission of federal, regional, and local energy compliance requirements (FERC, NERC, RTOs, ISOs, EIA).
• Manage NERC consultants and program management.
• Monitor changes in regulations and industry standards affecting renewable energy and electricity markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure lifecycle regulatory compliance for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.

With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets. We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.

Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

As a Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the compliance program for regional and national energy regulations of the company’s operating assets. This includes NERC, FERC, EIA, RTO and transmission owner compliance initiatives. The Regulatory Compliance Manager will also be responsible for the regulatory compliance onboarding efforts of each project as well as the ongoing program management, reducing risks and ensuring the projects comply with all regulations.

The position requires excellent communication, teamwork, report writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage and flex with multiple projects and schedules simultaneously, ability to shift priorities, meet deadlines, and develop good and maintain good relationship with both internal and external clients and drive to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s regulatory compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, licenses, and permits.


• Oversee the submission process of all federal, regional and local energy compliance requirements including FERC, NERC, RTOs, ISOs and EIA.


• Oversee NERC consultant and NERC program management.


• Monitor and analyze changes in local, state and federal regulations and industry standards related to renewable energy and electricity market operations.


• Work with internal teams to ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.


• Assist in the development of compliance policies and procedures


• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits across operations to identify gaps and potential non‑compliance issues.


• Act as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, ensuring ongoing communication, reporting and relationship management.


• Develop and deliver training programs for employees and management on regulatory compliance matters


• Ensure that all regulatory reports are completed accurately and submitted on time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or engineering. Master's degree preferred.


• At least 5 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance or a related field in the energy sector, with a track record of success in supporting compliance programs.


• Strong knowledge of solar energy technology, finance, and operations.


• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work successfully across different levels of an organization.


• Experience with NERC and NERC CIP compliance.


• Experience with NERC, EIA and other federal reporting.


• Experience in PJM, MISO and/or TVA is preferred.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Excellent organizational skills and able to shift and set new priorities in moment’s notice.


• Self-motivated, high energy, and has proven leadership skills in challenging environments.


• Excellent technical, analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel.


• Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).


• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. Full-time position with competitive compensation package, including bonus.