Regulatory Specialist

TotalEnergies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Power USA, a TotalEnergies integrated power platform, is expanding its regulatory capability in North America. Based in Austin, TX (or Houston, TX), the Regulatory Specialist will work with the regulatory team, SMEs, and legal to support compliance, submissions, and audits across multiple agencies.

The role emphasizes preparing submissions, maintaining documentation for NERC standards, and supporting CIP/O&P requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, energy management, or other relevant fields.
• Knowledge in renewable energies, gas power generation, or related technologies.
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, including CIP and O&P standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies such as FERC, ISOs, and PUCs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit recurring and event-based regulatory reports with SMEs and legal.
• Register projects under construction with agencies (FERC, ERCOT, PJM, NERC, PUCs).
• Maintain evidence and recordkeeping for NERC Reliability Standards compliance.
• Support CIP and O&P requirements across assets.
• Advise on compliance obligations with SMEs and legal.
• Create calendars, trackers, and evidence repositories for audits.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, energy management, or other relevant fields

Tools

GADS

MIDAS

SCADA

Job description

About Integrated Power USA

At Integrated Power USA, we're helping shape the future of energy in North America. As TotalEnergies' integrated power platform, we develop, build, operate, and grow a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation assets that deliver reliable, affordable, and lower‑carbon electricity across the United States & Canada.

Contexte et environnement

Backed by the global ambition of TotalEnergies to accelerate the energy transition, Integrated Power USA is rapidly expanding a portfolio of approximately 35 GW of renewable, storage, and thermal generation projects that are operating, under construction, or in development. From developing innovative energy solutions to navigating some of the country's most dynamic power markets, our teams are at the forefront of building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Integrated Power USA means working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, safety, and making a real impact. Together, we're powering communities, advancing the energy transition, and creating the energy system of tomorrow.

Role Overview

The Regulatory Specialist will work closely with the regulatory team as well as external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and legal to support compliance activities, prepare submissions, coordinate evidence collection and recordkeeping, and assist with regulatory audits, among other tasks critical to prioritizing compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals that thrive in a team environment and wish to learn more about the energy sector and related regulatory field. This position will be based in Austin, TX (preferable) or Houston, TX.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, energy management, or other relevant fields
• Knowledge in renewable energies, gas power generation, or related technologies
• Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, including CIP and O&P standards
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies such as FERC, ISOs, and PUCs
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment

Preferred Requirements

• NERC, CIP, GIAC and other industry certifications
• Experience with GADS and/or MIDAS reporting
• Experience supporting Generating Owner (GO) and Generator Operator (GOP) compliance programs
• Knowledge of power system operations, protection systems, SCADA, or energy storage
• Working knowledge of power markets, renewable incentives (RECs, tax credits), and regulatory frameworks
• Based in Austin, Texas (preferable) or Houston, Texas

Profil du candidat

• Accountability for compliance across relevant regulatory agencies
• “Owner’s eye” role

Activities

• Work alongside the regulatory team, SMEs, and legal to identify, prepare, and timely submit recuring and event‑based reports. The Regulatory Specialist will work on submissions for various agencies (FERC, ERCOT, PJM, NERC, EIA, and PUCs, among others) to register projects under construction, report on asset metrics such as power generation and safety compliance, respond to requests for information, and self‑report as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, inclusive of CIP and O&P requirements, across the complete portfolio of operating assets
• Drive the collection, organization, and retention of documentation needed for NERC Reliability Standards compliance. This will include the performance of compliance activities related to PRC, MOD, FAC, MOD, FAC, EOP, BAL, VAR, GADS, and MIDAS.
• Support NERC CIP compliance program through the maintenance of asset inventories, training records, policies, and annual review activities
• Develop an understanding of the various regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over Integrated Power US’s operating assets to advise on compliance obligations and provide recommendations on best practices. This work will be performed with the support of SMEs and legal.
• Communicate regulatory with various teams within the Company to disseminate compliance requirements and best practices
• Maintain internal compliance monitoring tools for audits, self‑reports, and mitigation plans
• Create compliance calendars, trackers, procedures, and evidence repositories as necessary to ensure proper recordkeeping
• Identify documentation gaps and support corrective actions to maintain audit readiness
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the compliance program