South Central Regulatory Lead, Energy & Policy

Intersect; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Family planning support

Mental health resources

Food stipend

Phone & internet reimbursement

Pet insurance allowance

Home office setup

UrbanSitter credits

ActiveHero

One Medical

Job summary

Intersect is seeking a Government Affairs Regulatory Lead for the South Central region to drive regulatory strategy for ERCOT and related markets. You will coordinate with Development, Engineering, and State Government Affairs to align policy with business goals and public-interest objectives.

Based in the Austin area, you will engage with regulators, trade associations, and NGOs, shaping campaigns and coalition-building while guiding the organization through complex regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of utility or private-sector experience with electric power system planning for large loads.
• Familiarity with ERCOT market design and interconnection processes.
• Working knowledge of environmental resource issues associated with large energy‑intensive facilities and ability to advocate for practical, data‑driven policy solutions.
• Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong political judgement and commercial sensibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote‑first environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and represent the company at public utility commission meetings, with grid operators and other relevant agencies at the state level.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with important policymakers, executive officials, and staff (Texas agencies, with future expansion to Oklahoma and New Mexico are the priority for this responsibility).
• Identify and advance strategic policy priorities enabling rapid buildout of energy infrastructure.
• Advocate the company’s positions and build consensus across regulatory staff, grid operators, and industry partners.
• Lead campaigns and deploy resources to accomplish Government Affairs objectives at the state level.
• Serve as an internal expert on government and regulatory dynamics in assigned states and translate emerging risks into recommended actions.
• Engage actively in assigned regional and national associations related to energy development.
• Build coalitions of aligned corporate, community, and third‑party interests to advance priority outcomes.
• Understand critical milestones for development, permitting, and community engagement teams and provide support where a government affairs nexus exists.
• Plan, budget, and manage outside consultants, lobbyists, technical advisors, and legal counsel.
• Coordinate reporting on policy issues, regulatory news, and advocacy efforts with other regulatory roles within the company.
• Potentially manage regional Government Affairs staff as the team expands.
• Other responsibilities as required to support company objectives.

Skills

Utility experience

ERCOT knowledge

Policy advocacy

Strategic thinking

Coalition building

Stakeholder alignment

Written communication

Remote-friendly

Job description

Intersect is seeking a Government Affairs Regulatory Lead for the South Central region to drive regulatory strategy for ERCOT and related markets. You will coordinate with Development, Engineering, and State Government Affairs to align policy with business goals and public-interest objectives.

Based in the Austin area, you will engage with regulators, trade associations, and NGOs, shaping campaigns and coalition-building while guiding the organization through complex regulatory landscapes.