Regulatory Compliance Consultant - Wildfire Risk Management

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you!  With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.   PSE's Wildfire Risk Management team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open  Regulatory Compliance Consultant - Wildfire Risk Management  position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description

This role supports the continued growth and success of PSE's Wildfire Risk Management (WRM) program by serving as a key partner in governance, regulatory reporting, documentation management, and compliance activities. The role plays an essential part in helping the Company meet federal, state, and other regulatory requirements relative to the WRM Program while supporting the safe, reliable delivery of service to our customers and communities.   Working closely with colleagues across WRM, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Emergency Management, and other business units, you will serve as a trusted resource and liaison on regulatory and governance matters. The position will lead the development, maintenance/updating, and reporting requirements associated with the Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), regulatory filings, compliance tracking, rate case support, contemporaneous decision documentation, data governance and discovery response coordination.    This position serves as a steward of WRM regulatory documentation, reporting integrity, records management, and decision traceability, helping ensure filings, reports, dashboards, and communications are supported by accurate, well-documented, and auditable information. Through collaboration, attention to detail, and continuous improvement, you will help strengthen regulatory readiness, support wildfire mitigation objectives, and contribute to a resilient and forward-looking WRM program.   All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.  Job Responsibilities

Researches and remains current on federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders. Plans, develops and implements programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.  Informs and delivers training to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding relevant regulatory compliance issues. Coordinates with compliance personnel to meet relevant compliance standards and timelines in other departments. Interacts with internal and external auditors to provide support and address audit concerns; implements responsive and corrective solutions in collaboration with WRM team members and cross-functional partners. Provides input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings. Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.   Formulates sound control practices and processes for managing potential regulatory & compliance risks and exposures.  Leads annual review, update and submittal of Wildfire Management Plan and other compliance-driven Plans as they emerge; maintains general awareness of industry & regulatory trends, lessons learned, and developments related to Wildfire Mitigation Plans. Supports preparation and execution of regulatory filings, updates, amendments, and supporting documentation. Leads BU response to Data Requests from regulatory bodies.  Develops and