Manager - Regulatory Affairs

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Manager, Regulatory Affairs plays a critical role in advancing NextEra’s legislative and regulatory strategies in the Western region. This role ensures regulatory and legislative outcomes reflect and support NextEra’s commitment to delivering innovative generation and transmission solutions that enable a carbon-free future.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead engagement with state regulators, industry partners, trade associations, and local governments to build and sustain productive relationships.
•    Leverage existing relationships and decision-making expertise to influence outcomes and contribute to the company’s success.
•    Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to analyze existing and proposed laws and regulations.
•    Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory and legislative affairs, coordinating with internal stakeholders to align strategies and priorities.

 

Location/Travel: This role involves extensive travel across the Western region, ranging from 50% to 75% at times. To maximize efficiency and foster relationship-building, candidates may work remotely from the Western region.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile:
•    In-depth knowledge of Western transmission markets, including regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.
•    Experience or education in the electric utility industry, regulatory processes, law, or policy.
•    Direct experience working with regulators or regulatory bodies.
•    A proven ability to work collaboratively in team environments to navigate and resolve complex challenges.

Job Overview

Employees in this role assist in the representation of the company’s interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission and planning organizations, and legislatures in the United States or provincial and federal political spheres in Canada.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in stakeholder processes, regulatory bodies, and/or regional organizations
• Lobbies legislatures
• Formulates company strategies internally for communication in the marketplace
• Completes long-range strategic planning
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s - Business Administration

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $124,000.00 to $186,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to