Senior Regulatory Compliance Lead, Electric Utilities

QTS Data Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contribution

Bonuses

PTO and volunteering days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and wellness programs

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in the United States seeks a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to independently lead regulatory intelligence and develop the electric reliability compliance program for the company’s data centers. The role engages with NERC, FERC, and regional entities, translating requirements into actionable procedures and training.

You will lead creation of RSAWs, internal controls, and audit-readiness materials, while training SMEs and coordinating with Legal and technical teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, power systems, energy, public policy, regulatory affairs, business, law, communications, information systems, risk, compliance, or related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in electric utility industry, regulatory compliance, energy policy, grid operations, or related field.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory or technical requirements and producing clear recommendations.
• Experience developing compliance procedures, internal controls, or audit documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple proceedings, deadlines, and stakeholders independently.

Responsibilities

• Own regulatory monitoring and standards-development coverage; evaluate requirements and utility activities affecting data centers and electrical infrastructure.
• Represent QTS in external meetings; prepare briefing materials and document decisions and deadlines.
• Maintain regulatory horizon, trackers, engagement records, and obligation registers; prioritize developments.
• Perform applicability and impact assessments; coordinate reviews with Legal and SMEs; translate conclusions into implementable actions.
• Prepare regulatory updates, briefs, and impact assessments; maintain action trackers and leadership materials.
• Lead drafting and maintenance of RSAWs, NERC procedures, and evidence matrices.
• Design and deliver role-based training and workshops for SMEs and control owners.
• Define obligations, controls, ownership, frequencies, and evidence requirements in internal systems.
• Lead evidence-quality reviews, mock audits, and remediation tracking; escalate risks as needed.
• Develop repeatable compliance processes and maintain auditable records for continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory monitoring

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Project management

Written and verbal communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

QTS Data Centers in the United States seeks a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to independently lead regulatory intelligence and develop the electric reliability compliance program for the company’s data centers. The role engages with NERC, FERC, and regional entities, translating requirements into actionable procedures and training.

You will lead creation of RSAWs, internal controls, and audit-readiness materials, while training SMEs and coordinating with Legal and technical teams to