Regulatory Compliance Consultant - Wildfire Risk Management

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSEs Wildfire Risk Management team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Regulatory Compliance Consultant - Wildfire Risk Management position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

This role supports the continued growth and success of PSEs Wildfire Risk Management (WRM) program by serving as a key partner in governance, regulatory reporting, documentation management, and compliance activities. The role plays an essential part in helping the Company meet federal, state, and other regulatory requirements relative to the WRM Program while supporting the safe, reliable delivery of service to our customers and communities.

Working closely with colleagues across WRM, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Emergency Management, and other business units, you will serve as a trusted resource and liaison on regulatory and governance matters. The position will lead the development, maintenance/updating, and reporting requirements associated with the Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), regulatory filings, compliance tracking, rate case support, contemporaneous decision documentation, data governance and discovery response coordination.

This position serves as a steward of WRM regulatory documentation, reporting integrity, records management, and decision traceability, helping ensure filings, reports, dashboards, and communications are supported by accurate, well-documented, and auditable information. Through collaboration, attention to detail, and continuous improvement, you will help strengthen regulatory readiness, support wildfire mitigation objectives, and contribute to a resilient and forward-looking WRM program.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Researches and remains current on federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders.
• Plans, develops and implements programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Informs and delivers training to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding relevant regulatory compliance issues.
• Coordinates with compliance personnel to meet relevant compliance standards and timelines in other departments.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors to provide support and address audit concerns; implements responsive and corrective solutions in collaboration with WRM team members and cross-functional partners.
• Provides input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings.
• Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.
• Formulates sound control practices and processes for managing potential regulatory & compliance risks and exposures.
• Leads annual review, update and submittal of Wildfire Management Plan and other compliance-driven Plans as they emerge; maintains general awareness of industry & regulatory trends, lessons learned, and developments related to Wildfire Mitigation Plans.
• Supports preparation and execution of regulatory filings, updates, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Leads BU response to Data Requests from regulatory bodies.
• Develops and applies processes to ensure contemporaneous documentation of Company decisions applicable to compliance filing and compliance-related/auditable work projects.
• Manages regulatory financial reporting, analysis, and filing preparation and execution (e.g., Wildfire Tracker and True Up, Rate Case)
• Establish enterprise reporting standards for wildfire risk management programs.
• Maintains oversight of compliance-related recordkeeping and artifact retention practices.
• Ensure reportable metrics are supported by documented methodology, source records, and validation processes.
• Maintains oversight of monitoring and tracking of employee required compliance training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or engineering or applicable field and eight years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
• Thorough understanding of utility operations and regulations, and as may be related to specific area of regulatory/compliance specialty for department.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.

Desired Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, JD, PE or experience in public policy.
• Thorough understanding of compliance regulations and processes specific to the department/area of hire.
• Experience supporting Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs).
• Experience supporting WUTC filings, rate cases, and discovery requests.
• Experience with Workiva, SAP, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar reporting and governance platforms.
• Experience in utility wildfire risk management programs.
• Knowledge of enterprise information governance and records management practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or similar designation.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, regulatory agencies, or external stakeholders.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $94,300.00 - $156,900.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today were building the Northwests energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.