Director Regulatory and Government Affairs
Apply now »Date: Jul 1, 2026
Location(s): Austin, TX, US, 78749
Company: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.
Position Specific Description
In this role, you will be responsible for the Regulatory oversight for Lone Star Transmission's assets, development projects, transmission businesses, and other priorities in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region. You will be the primary Lone Star representative responsible for the day-to-day interface with the ERCOT Independent System Operator, Public Utility Commission of Texas, other regulatory entities in Texas, other regional market participants, and federal, state and local trade associations. You will Support Lone Star code of conduct responsibilities and coordinate with the Compliance & Responsibility Organization (CRO). This role will also have a key role in developing legislative priorities and be an integral part of the advocacy team for Lone Star Transmission. This role will also be responsible for engaging with various market participants on the development of Lone Star Transmission projects. We truly have the best team in the business, and don’t intend for that to change any time soon. Apply today to be a part of it!
Job Overview
Leaders in this role are responsible for directing timely preparation of accounting, financial, operating and statistical data required to support regulatory filings before the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and assure regulatory compliance.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages the regulatory coordination activities with all business units and legal counsel
- Responds to regulatory requests for information
- Manages discovery served on the Company in proceedings
- Supports legal activities for regulatory issues
- Prepares regulatory filings at FPSC and FERC
- Interfaces with key regulatory staff and interveners on regulatory issues
- Coordinates with other utilities on regulatory issues
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience:12+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's - Business Administration
- Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
- Bachelor's - Sciences
- Master's Degree
- LLM - Master of Laws
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: Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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