Regulatory and Market Affairs Manager

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy and transmission company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

The position has a heavy emphasis on regulatory affairs and market policy analysis and strategy in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and other Transmission Providers in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint. The specific regional focus of this position can be tailored to the final candidates’ background and location, but ideal candidates will have experience with and a continued interest in working in WECC. The position will collaborate across external affairs, fundamentals, origination, business development, operations, and commercial management teams. Major activities will include identifying and evaluating important regulatory and market design changes that could impact Pattern’s existing and planned generation and transmission assets.

This position will routinely participate directly in PUC and RTO/ISO dockets, committees, and stakeholder forums, including publicly speaking and submitting written comments advancing Pattern’s positions. The position will also coordinate with renewable energy industry leaders, consultants, and trade groups to support Pattern’s positions.

Identify potential changes in the regulatory and wholesale market landscape which may enhance or detract from Pattern assets.

+ Experience within a relevant North American organized wholesale market would be preferred; experience in WECC is ideal. + Experience with transmission and interconnection rules, Open Access Tariffs and market rules and design would be preferred.

Additional Requirements Technical Skills

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.