FERCRTO Affairs Associate IV 19145

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh

The FERC/RTO Affairs Specialist role is responsible for monitoring compiling analyzing and reporting information on regulatory and stakeholder proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and PJM concerning the Company. In addition the position will build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the Company are maintained.

Duties

• Lead policy discussions and take a leadership role in the development of policy positions at FERC & PJM.
• Gain consensus from internal stakeholders on policy and voting positions at FERC and PJM.
• Track communicate and maintain organized records regarding emerging FERC and PJM regulatory issues.
• Review interpret and make recommendations to management on existing and upcoming relevant FERC and PJM actions that could impact on the organization.
• Provide written summaries and presentations to internal stakeholders up to VP level regarding ongoing regulatory issues at FERC and PJM.
• Monitor and participate as required in PJM stakeholder process meetings. Provide summaries and analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Attend FERC Open Meetings and Technical Conferences. Provide summaries and analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in EEI meetings regarding FERC policy issues and represent the company on the transmission policy committee.
• Review analyze track and make recommendations on daily filings at FERC that could impact the company.
• Assess and communicate regulatory risks and opportunities associated with planned and ongoing implementation activities.
• Manage the company roster for PJM stakeholder meetings.
• Manage internal processes including engagement with executives for completion of certain annual certifications for PJM.

• Provide technical policy assistance on FERC and PJM regulatory issues to manager and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate responses to data submission request by FERC PJM or other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Conduct research activities and develops administrative policies and procedures as appropriate.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Public Policy Legal or Engineering.
• 7 years of experience in the electric utility industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the utility industry.
• Experience working with the FERC and/or PJM RTO.
• Understanding of the wholesale and retail power markets in a stakeholderdriven RTO environment.
• Strong understanding of the utility regulation including demonstrated strategy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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