Strategic Regulatory Lead, South Central Energy

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Home office setup

Wellness programs

Stipend for cell phone and internet

Job summary

Intersect is seeking a Government Affairs Regulatory Lead for the South Central region, focusing on ERCOT and future SPP development. The role coordinates policy with Development, Engineering, and State Government Affairs while engaging state agencies and trade associations.

Based in-region with in-person statewide engagement. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in utility policy, strong stakeholder engagement, and a remote-first collaboration mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility or energy policy with large-load experience.
• Familiarity with ERCOT market design and interconnection.
• Understanding environmental/resource issues for energy facilities and practical policy solutions.
• Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend state-level public utility commission meetings and engage with grid operators.
• Build relationships with policymakers and staff in Texas (and nearby states).
• Identify and advance strategic policy priorities enabling rapid energy buildout.
• Advocate the company's positions and build consensus across regulatory staff and industry partners.
• Lead campaigns and deploy resources to achieve regulatory objectives at the state level.
• Coordinate reporting on policy issues with other regulatory roles within the company.

Skills

Utility policy experience

ERCOT knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory strategy

Public speaking

Coalition building

Job description

Intersect is seeking a Government Affairs Regulatory Lead for the South Central region, focusing on ERCOT and future SPP development. The role coordinates policy with Development, Engineering, and State Government Affairs while engaging state agencies and trade associations.

Based in-region with in-person statewide engagement. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in utility policy, strong stakeholder engagement, and a remote-first collaboration mindset.