Regulatory Case Manager Lead- CCN (Hybrid)

Job No: 500274 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Other, Government Affairs/Regulatory, Hybrid

Do you want to leverage your electric industry knowledge and project management skills? LCRA is looking for a proactive Regulatory Case Manager Lead to bolster our advocacy work for our transmission business. This expert-level role entails overseeing Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) amendment proceedings and contested cases at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). You will lead efforts to obtain certification for new transmission projects on behalf of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC), prepare briefing materials for internal collaborators, and assist with PUC filings. Step into this exciting role to help LCRA meet the growing demand for electricity in Texas!

You will be trusted to:

- Manage routing studies, environmental assessments, and public involvement processes for new electric transmission line projects.

- Prepare, coordinate, and sponsor testimony in proceedings before the PUC.

- Communicate with affected landowners, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.

- Provide expert witness testimony regarding company routing processes, compliance with PUC rules and routing criteria, and related technical issues in contested cases that are held before an administrative law judge.

- Act as a primary contact for key regulatory agency staff at the PUC and ERCOT. Build relationships across the electric utility industry.

- Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable regulations, rules, and procedures. Perform work by traveling independently or with a small team to various LCRA and external locations as necessary.

You qualify with:

- Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology/security, project management or law or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, science, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory affairs and project planning.

- Outstanding leadership and communication skills.

- Experience with the CCN process through work with a Transmission Service Provider (TSP).

- Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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