SEMCO - Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Utilities Regulation) - AltaGas : Job Details

SEMCO - Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, under direct supervision, oversees and supports the company's regulatory goals by researching, developing, and implementing case strategies that will reduce risk to earnings and add value for customers and stakeholders.

• Research, develop, implement, and support rate design methodologies that support the gas business goals, while retaining customer focus and adding value to customers and stakeholders.
• Provide witness testimony in the area of regulatory and legislative affairs, including the development of exhibits and rate design calculations.
• Conduct case preparation through the collection and analysis of research and data of past and present utility cases in Michigan and other jurisdictions, reviewing alternative revenue requirement and rate-making strategies, as well as other utility strategies relevant to the company.
• Coordinate with appropriate team members for the filing of regulatory cases and manage case activity, including ensuring compliance with Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) filing requirements, reviewing internal testimony and discovery responses, and ensuring witnesses meet all deadlines.
• Provide articulate, comprehensive, and concise summary reports of case research, workgroup participation activities, and other projects as assigned.
• Develop and maintain professional and technical knowledge of industry regulatory filings, orders, and issues, including parallel issues in the electric industry, by participating in MPSC workgroups, reviewing filed case activity, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing professional networks.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and procedures governing the rates and services provided by the company, as well as the company's approved Rate Book for Natural Gas Services.
• Coordinate and file reports and communications to state, federal, and industry regulatory agencies, and produce regulatory reports as directed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of utility accounting and regulation, or equivalent.
• Proven organizational and analytical skills, including evaluating data, compiling statistics, and preparing reports, graphs, tables, and charts.
• Good working knowledge of spreadsheet applications and various business software used by the company, with the ability to learn new applications.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel, typically to Lansing for meetings and occasionally overnight for conferences.

We offer a competitive salary range of $82,000 to $118,750 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The company values diversity and encourages U.S. military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company focusing on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy. Our assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our team of nearly 3,000 leverages our assets and expertise to connect customers with energy solutions across the value chain, from upstream producers to end consumers worldwide.

We deliver clean, affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers through regulated utilities across four U.S. jurisdictions and operate two regulated natural gas storage utilities. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

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AltaGas hires based on qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics as per law.

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package including competitive pay, bonuses, holiday pay, 401K matching, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Benefits vary by role. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.