• Analyst III, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

    Liberty Utilities (Tahoe Vista, CA)


    Analyst III, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

     

    LU Calpeco Electric LLC

     

    Downey, CA, US, 90241Tahoe Vista, CA, US, 96148

     

    Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

     

    At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

     

    Purpose

     

    The Analyst III plays a key role in supporting Liberty Utilities’ California Water operations through research, analysis, and project work on regulatory matters. This position leads cross-functional teams to develop regulatory filings and strategies, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Analyst builds and maintains strong relationships with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other key stakeholders, provides regulatory insight on emerging industry developments, and helps shape policies and procedures that support sustainable operations and regulatory compliance.

     

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    Accountabilities

    + Lead cross-functional teams to develop regulatory filings for CPUC, including testimony, forecasts, work papers, and responses to data requests.

    + Prepare witnesses for CPUC hearings.

    + Develop rate schedules for regulatory proceedings.

    + Establish and manage relationships with regulatory authorities and commission staff.

    + Participate in industry forums to influence regulatory policies and represent Liberty.

    + Align regulatory strategies with organizational goals to ensure compliance and maximize shareholder value.

    + Develop tactics to optimize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses.

    + Advise management on emerging regulations, regulatory strategy, and industry developments.

    + Review and interpret new and pending laws and regulations; assist in updating policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements for compliance.

    + Monitor federal, state, and local laws affecting filing requirements for regulated utilities, update management on regulatory changes and implications.

    + Develop and oversee frameworks to ensure the utility is meeting its compliance requirements in an accurate and timely manner.

    + Mentor and guide other analysts to build regulatory expertise.

    Education and Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

    + 3-5 years of relevant experience.

    + Knowledge of local state commission regulations and filing requirements.

    + Demonstrated working relationship with local commission and staff and relevant stakeholders.

    + Regulatory experience required.

    + Valid Operator’s Driver’s License and proof of current insurance.

    + Availability to travel if needed by the company.

     

    Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

     

    For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

     

    Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

     

    With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

     

    What we offer

     

    Company funded Pension program

     

    401k with Company match

     

    Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

     

    Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

     

    Share purchase/match plan

     

    Defined Contribution savings plan

     

    Top Talent Program

     

    Volunteer paid days off

     

    Employee Assistance Program

     

    Achievement fund

     

    We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.