Transmission Services Consultant

Puget Sound Energy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and cash balance retirement

Paid PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy’s Transmission Services team seeks an experienced Transmission Services Consultant to lead FERC and OATT compliance efforts, manage complex interconnection requests, and mentor team members across the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on high-stakes regulatory challenges and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic utility environment.

The position emphasizes strategic guidance on regulatory policy, stakeholder negotiations, and continuous improvement of transmission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, public policy, finance, or economics.
• 8 years of relevant energy industry experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to mentor peers and work cross-functionally.
• Deep knowledge of FERC rules, OATT, and transmission operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transmission and generator interconnection requests per tariffs.
• Provide expert-level support for elevated customer concerns.
• Oversee interactions with other transmission providers and government entities.
• Implement FERC transmission and OATT compliance programs.
• Lead training and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate to align regulatory proposals with company objectives.

Skills

FERC regulation

OATT compliance

Regulatory policy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public policy, finance, economics, or applicable field

8 years of relevant work experience

MBA, CPA, JD, or PE (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transmission Services Consultant

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Transmission team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open position. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Join PSE's Transmission Services Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) Administration team as a Transmission Services Consultant and take a leading role in managing transmission and generator interconnection processes across the Pacific Northwest. In this high-level role, you'll guide complex customer requests from start to finish, build strong relationships, and serve as the go-to expert for high-stakes OATT and regulatory challenges. This position is ideal for a seasoned transmission professional with deep knowledge of FERC regulations and OATT compliance who enjoys a consultative approach - balancing bold initiative with the discipline these matters require - while also mentoring others and helping shape smarter, more efficient OATT-related processes.

As PSE's transmission services authority, you'll oversee FERC and OATT filings, provide strategic guidance on regulatory policy, and advise internal teams on OATT compliance matters that influence PSE's broader regulatory approach. You'll manage key relationships with external stakeholders—including other transmission providers, utilities, and government agencies—using strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to drive results. You'll also monitor evolving federal, regional, and state regulations affecting OATT compliance, contribute to public comment processes, lead employee training, and support audits with a focus on continuous improvement. Working closely with management, you'll align OATT and regulatory strategy with company goals, using your deep understanding of utility operations and transmission systems to keep PSE at the forefront of industry compliance.

As a PSE employee you will uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promotes and supports a culture of total safety. You will demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct and ensure duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages complex transmission and generator interconnection requests, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and tariff requirements.
• Provides expert-level support in handling elevated customer concerns, serving as a resource for the team.
• Manages work with outside affected entities, including other transmission providers and customers, local electric utilities, state and federal governmental entities, etc.
• Implements PSE's FERC transmission and OATT compliance programs to meet all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations and orders, to ensure the company remains in compliance while maintaining efficient and customer-focused processes.
• Provides strategic guidance and coordination for federal, regional, and state rulemaking proceedings and tariff filings.
• Oversees the development of training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues and conducts necessary training.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors to provide support and address audit concerns; implements solutions.
• Performs investigations, as necessary, related to potential regulatory/compliance violations.
• Proactively drives long-term compliance and process-improvement initiatives, developing complete and executable plans and carrying them through to implementation.
• Supports assessments to determine the effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with company objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, public policy, finance, economics, or applicable field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience, preferably in the energy industry as an analyst, engineer, or compliance specialist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with a strong ability to think independently and facilitate cooperation.
• Demonstrated complex problem solving skills.
• Astute interpersonal skills to develop industry contacts, establish relationships, influence others and negotiate outcomes.
• Thorough understanding of utility operations, policy issues and FERC regulation.
• Thorough understanding of FERC transmission and generator interconnection procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, JD, PE or experience in contract management, engineering, utility operations, project management, wholesale power markets, or compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in FERC transmission and OATT compliance regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the company, BPA, and WECC transmission systems and concepts of open access transmission service.
• Experience in electric utility system operations, wholesale power markets, power scheduling and transmission operations.
• Real Time Energy Imbalance Market, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), and or Independent System Operator (ISO) experience.
• Previous work experience in hybrid roles that combine technical, economic, and policy aspects of transmission systems.
• Understanding of transmission planning concepts and wholesale energy markets.
• Proficiency with advanced process and project management tools, such as Microsoft Office Project and PowerAutomate.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence in a business environment.
• Professional courage and influence -able to respectfully challenge assumptions, firmly state PSE's position, and build support for strategic positions across the organization.
• Brings drive, energy, and a strong bias for action -able to independently move complex initiatives forward to completion while maintaining precision and full regulatory compliance.
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to manage elevated customer concerns and communicate complex regulatory matters clearly and credibly.
• Self-directed learning mindset, with demonstrated ability to independently track, synthesize, and act on evolving federal, regional, and state regulatory developments.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page.

Why Work For Us

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

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