Senior Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, State Policy

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

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.