Regulatory Analyst – Electrical Engineer, FERC Experience Preferred
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oakland • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Support development and maintenance of compliance programs focused on regulatory requirements, internal standards, and performance monitoring within Electric Compliance.
- Manage research and analysis to identify applicable regulatory requirements, assess changes, and ensure alignment of internal controls and processes.
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging legislation, policy developments, and regulatory trends that may impact PG&E’s compliance programs and operational practices.
- Draft and maintain compliance documentation, guidance materials, and evidence tracking tools to support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor compliance and risk performance metrics, perform validation or self-assessments, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
- Participate in policy scanning and requirements mapping efforts to ensure PG&E remains ahead of emerging mandates from agencies such as CPUC, OEIS, FERC, and CAISO.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate regulatory obligations into actionable work processes, ensuring compliance integration into day-to-day operations.
- Contribute to regulatory filings, responses, and documentation requests, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and timely delivery.
- Support development of compliance dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics to strengthen evidence quality and oversight.
- Assist in leading root-cause analyses and in developing mitigation or preventive controls to reduce compliance risk exposure.
- Share insights and updates with leaders and peers to promote awareness, consistency, and collaboration across the Electric Compliance organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, finance, engineering or related discipline or equivalent utility industry experience
- Five years of relevant work experience
- Electric engineer with experience in the utility industry to support technical interpretations and implementation of new compliance requirements.
- FERC utility policy experience or utility operational experience.
- Working knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory analysis methods.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data, identify compliance trends, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience managing multiple projects in a matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in documentation tools, spreadsheets, and compliance systems for tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education.
- Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in compliance, regulatory strategy, or utility operations.
- Expertise in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to electric operations, safety, and wildfire mitigation programs.
- Experience leading or coordinating enterprise-level compliance initiatives or audits.
- Familiarity with compliance management and data analytics tools used for regulatory tracking and reporting.
- Recognized as a trusted advisor and thought partner in regulatory interpretation and compliance strategy.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
organizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationsynthesis of complex dataproject managementleadershipinsight sharingadaptabilitystrategic thinking