Regulatory Market Affairs Lead

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

General Description

Manage EDPR’s regulatory risk by protecting the company’s operational assets and development projects across the Western U.S.in ISO and non-ISO stakeholder processes. Proactively advocate for EDPR’s interests in close coordination with our Transmission, Market Operations, Regulatory Compliance, and Regional Development teams.

Main Accountabilites

- Participate actively at a combination of ERCO, CAISO, and SPP to preserve and expand our opportunities in the market

- Help craft consistent rules across jurisdictions in line with renewable resources’ technical capabilities

- Identify and advocate on issues of strategic importance to our commercial interest & renewable operations as well as our development pipelines

- Develop and manage relationships and negotiate solutions with stakeholders, ISO/RTO staff, and regulatory commission staff

- Leverage relationships with other market participants to advance company positions

- Actively participate in stakeholder meetings to ensure rules and requirements create stable and effective markets

- Enhance and preserve the asset value of EDPR projects

- Engage our internal legal/engineering/operations/etc. resources to prioritize issues and develop positions in PUC regulatory dockets and RTO tariff revisions

- Participate actively in trade association initiatives related to RTOs and markets

- Monitor RTO and market rules & requirements and coordinate with Development, Market Operations, and Asset Management to ensure compliance with these requirements

- Advise outside legal counsel when retained

- Report to management new issues as they arise

- Additional duties as required

Direct Reports/Travel

Direct reports: None

Travel: 30 – 50%

Worksite

Houston, Texas Corporate Office; Overland Park, Kansas Regional Office; Portland, OR Regional Office

Job Type

Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule

Minimum Qualifications

- Degree in public policy, business administration, engineering, law or other similar discipline

- 5 years in industry with some focus on ISO/RTO markets, SPP, ERCOT, and MISO experience preferred

- Solid understanding of markets and transmission policy

- Keen ability to absorb and filter mass quantities of information proven ability to distill and explain complex concepts

- Proven ability to build consensus and coalitions toward a common goal

- Ability to identify issues of importance to EDPR

Behavioral Requirements

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

- Advocacy and coalition building skills

- Strong technical acumen and analytical skills

- Ability to distill complex technical issues and explain them to the commercial team

- Ability to understand and articulate the business ramifications of technical modifications

- Problem-solving ability

- Self-motivation

- Ability to travel as needed

Physical demands & working conditions

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;

Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;

Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77010