Eastern Region, Regulatory & IA Director

Who We Are :

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas. We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term - one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

The Eastern Region for Enel North America's Regulatory & Institutional Affairs Director team will primarily support Enel North America's Enel Green Power, Enel Trading and Enel X business and product lines to protect, optimize and advance the company's commercial and sustainability goals by representing and advocating for good federal and state policy, market design in the organized wholesale markets and with state regulations The successful candidate will have experience advocating before FERC, PJM, state legislatures and state regulatory bodies, including written and oral communication.

This is an exciting role covering wholesale energy markets, state regulatory and legislative advocacy and federal advocacy for one of the world's largest and most innovative clean energy companies. The role will focus primarily on covering the Eastern U. S., where Enel has a market presence, including at the federal level when necessary. This position requires direct advocacy or indirect advocacy through trade associations. The position will coordinate closely with the business lines to identify priority policy, regulatory or market concerns for the Eastern Region. Primary focus is on supporting policy development in support of renewable energy growth and in support of Enel's demand response business. The Director will also work closely with Eastern Regional trade associations to inform and direct advocacy. The role will include coverage of federal agencies on developing policy that affects renewable energy resources and demand response resources.

The Director, Regulatory & Institutional Affairs will report to the Head, Regulatory & Institutional Affairs, USA & Canada, Enel North America.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

• Monitoring, participating in, and influencing priority stakeholder processes and rulemaking proceedings at Eastern Region organized markets on behalf of Enel's business priorities in the organized market;
• Monitoring, participating in and influencing, federal administrative, legislative and executive branches, as required;
• Monitoring, participating in and influencing state legislative processes, including testifying (orally or written) before legislative and executive branches of state government on behalf of Enel's business priorities in the state;
• Monitoring, participating and influencing, state regulation development at the state regulatory agencies on behalf of Enel's business priorities in the state;
• Cultivating external relationships with key decision makers and influential stakeholders in target states including but not limited to RTO/ISO leadership and staff, PUC Commissioners and staff, legislators, governors, utilities, consumer advocates, environmental groups, in conformance with state and Enel ethics policies;
• Identifying opportunities to facilitate relationship building between Enel senior executives/staff and Eastern Region leadership, where appropriate or requested
• Facilitating internal information sharing obtained directly or through external sources, such as trade associations, media, etc. with internal customers, communicating key market trends and providing insightful and timely research to relevant business lines to inform commercial strategy, and soliciting frequent updates from business lines on their commercial priorities
• Collaborating with and internal colleagues and leadership in developing Enel internal position development across business lines and markets
• Spearheading coalition building with external allies to advance Enel's priorities.
• Participate routinely in relevant trade association discussions. Identifying and pursuing opportunities for market, regulatory or legislative reforms that create new revenue or market opportunities for assets/investments
• Representing Enel and its interests before a broad range of markets, market participants, stakeholders, and policymakers in a professional and ethical manner.
• Helping build Enel's presence and reputation as a sophisticated and trustworthy participant in the regulatory arena

Who You Are:

• Previously demonstrated ability to take initiative and influence regulatory processes and/or other stakeholder processes to achieve organizational objectives
• Track record of collaboration and/or demonstrated ability to connect energy policy positions to commercial opportunities
• Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to work cross functionally with various groups within the company
• Able to travel within the Eastern Region

What You've Accomplished:

• 10+ years of energy/regulatory experience

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

The hiring range for this position is $156,960.00 - $215,820.00 a year. For remote positions, this is based on a national average base pay for this role. For positions in California this range will be specific to the location in California. The actual range may vary based on the geographic location of the chosen candidate. For all positions, the base pay actually offered will take into account various factors, including internal equity and job-related knowledge, skills and experience. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance. Benefits are effective as of day one!

Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:

* 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.

* Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.

* Paid leave programs

* The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.

* The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.