Sr Director - Regulatory/Legis

Requisition ID:  77742 

 

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

Responsible for all ERCOT activities in Texas. The position involves oversight responsibility and management of the ERCOT policy, positions, and priorities in Texas to support NextEra's existing businesses and new development and growth. The job requires commercial capabilities and knowledge of all NEER’s businesses to flag risks and credibly work with policymakers to advance NextEra's interests. The position involves extensive teamwork, internally and externally. Candidate should have strong teamwork/team building ability, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate a multi-background professional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as a disciplined approach to managing competing company interests and setting priorities for the team and the region. Candidates should be willing to travel to support priorities and be located in Texas, preferably in Austin.

Job Overview

Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company’s interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces 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: 12+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s - Business Administration
• Juris Doctorate

Job Overview

Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company’s interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces 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: 12+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s - Business Administration
• Juris Doctorate

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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