Utility Regulatory Consultant - Electric Rate Design

Job Details:

Title: Utility Regulatory Consultant - Electric Rate Design

Location: Remote

Duration: Open Contract

Pay Range: $70-88/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Regulatory Consultant III with 5-8 years of experience in the electric utility industry to support regulatory initiatives, electric rate design activities, and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) filings. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in utility rate structures, regulatory compliance, cost analysis, and regulatory testimony development. This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop strategies, conduct analyses, and support key regulatory proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and prepare CPUC regulatory filings, rate case submissions, and compliance documentation.
• Analyze and develop electric rate design proposals, tariffs, and pricing structures.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to regulatory testimony and supporting materials.
• Perform complex quantitative and financial analyses using advanced Excel tools and models.
• Evaluate regulatory and business impacts of rate changes and policy initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to gather business requirements and develop process improvements.
• Identify operational and regulatory risks and recommend remediation strategies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and implementation plans to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate organizational change through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage multiple projects and regulatory initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience within the electric utility industry.
• Hands-on experience with electric rate design, tariff analysis, or cost-of-service studies.
• Experience supporting CPUC regulatory filings and proceedings.
• Proven experience writing and reviewing regulatory testimony.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional business and regulatory teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility regulatory affairs or regulatory compliance functions.
• Knowledge of California utility regulations and CPUC processes.
• Background in energy economics, utility pricing, or rate case support.
• Consulting experience supporting utility clients is a plus.

Electric Utility, Electric Rate Design, CPUC, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Testimony, Rate Case, Tariff Analysis, Cost of Service, Utility Pricing, Energy Economics, Excel Modeling, Regulatory Filings, Utility Consultant, Rate Analyst.