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Bloom Energy

Sr Director, FERC attorney

Bloom Energy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Position Description

Company:

Bloom EnergyLocation:

Hanover, MDPosition:

Senior FERC AttorneyBloom Energy is looking for a Senior FERC attorney to join their team to advance some of today’s most exciting energy technologies, and to help the Company achieve continued success in the most dynamic and high-profile energy markets. This role will manage federal energy regulatory and compliance matters for the Company and provide legal advice and counsel regarding FERC regulatory and legal issues, including litigation, compliance, enforcement, and on-going advisory matters. This person will also provide assistance in state regulatory issues. The role will report to the VP, Regulatory Law.Responsibilities

Manage FERC and state regulatory due diligence for target projects, identification of regulatory and commercial risks.Initiate FERC rulemakings as may be desired to enable commercial adoption of the Company’s innovative new technology.Stay abreast of all FERC proceedings and make recommendations regarding Company involvement.Represent the Company through FERC regulatory proceedings as needed.Review, negotiate and draft interconnection and transmission service agreements.Obtain FERC Market-based rate authorizations.Manage FERC interventions, protests, and other adversary proceedings.Maintain on-going FERC and state regulatory compliance filings and requirements.Manage FERC compliance programs and processes, through training, advice and counsel, and preparation of compliance reports.Provide analysis on energy efficiency, renewable energy, rate design, cost allocation, retail electricity and natural gas markets.Assist in various commercial activities with state utilities and other project development activities as needed.Qualifications & Skills

JD with strong academic background, active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar.A minimum of 15 years’ experience in an energy regulatory practice including experience as a regulatory or project finance associate at a law firm; in-house experience preferred.FERC experience required; familiarity with state utility commissions desired.Extensive experience in the electric power industry; renewable energy experience preferred.Experience negotiating project development and project finance transactions.Excellent strategic and analytical skills, strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to work independently and to collaborate on teams.Ability to identify the right issues and ask the right questions, to understand the Company’s business objectives, and to explain the “why” of a legal question.Ability to juggle and manage multiple priorities. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.A high-energy individual who inspires others through clarity and conviction of a shared vision.Someone with crisp, precise verbal and written communication skills.Self-directed and results-oriented.Salary Range

$223,900.00 - $322,100.00

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