Design & Project Management (DPM) Policy Advisor

We are currently looking for a Design & Project Management (DPM) Policy Advisor 22-63245 to join our team. Please visit our website to apply directly to this position: sdge.com

SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).

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Primary Purpose
The Design & Project Management (DPM) Policy Advisor provides guidance related to Rule 2, Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 20, and Rule 45 to DPM staff in Segment 1, Segment 2, and Segment 3 projects. The DPM Policy Advisor also leads and/or provides input for data requests, workshops, comments, and related CPUC proceedings (including but not limited to: Rule 2, Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 20, and Rule 45).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides policy guidance to Segment 1, 2, and 3 DPM staff, as well as providing input to other internal & external stakeholders, the Joint Investor-owned utilities, etc.
• Researches and implements policies in compliance with CPUC regulations, Law, and SDG&E policy.
• Prepares regulatory filings, annual reports and other materials. Responsibilities include composition of written comments as required, and involvement in development of policy-related data request responses and writing of testimony.
• Manages compliance with Rule 2, Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 20, and Rule 45.
• Regularly represents company interests and positions related to Rule 2, Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 20, and Rule 45. Leads collaborative efforts with regulatory authorities, contractors, key stakeholders, company departments and other utility counterparts relative to policy concerns/issues.
• Responsible for developing and managing the compliance policy deliverables relative to DPM.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Planning, Public Policy, Project Management or related area or equivalent experience Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience

• 4 years - related policy or project management experience. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of DPM processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of policy and project management principles.
• Ability to establish and foster relationships, as well as influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex data/information and synthesize the information for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to develop comments, data request responses, presentations, and represent SDG&E in various internal and external forums.
• Ability to understand company objectives, as well as related actions and activities ,e.g. laws, codes, resolutions, and decisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location