Energy Efficiency Policy Team Lead (Hybrid Schedule)

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future.  We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance.   We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce.  To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose

Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of large-scale energy efficiency (EE) and related customer programs regulatory policy, projects, and initiatives, including the $104 million annual EE portfolio. Effectively collaborate with internal departments, stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors to define regulatory requirements, assess alternatives, and present solutions to business challenges. Responsible for formulating and deploying program policy fulfilling data requests, managing audits, participating in statewide forums, and representing the Company in meetings with program stakeholders, and is seen as a point person for workshops or presentations. Responsible for developing strategic initiatives and providing guidance and recommendations to the Energy Programs department. Single point of contact for all economic and regulatory issues for the assigned projects. Exceptional program and project management skills are required as well as the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Will provide direction to a small group of direct reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all activities leading to the successful completion of large-scale, major strategic projects including project scoping, timelines, cost estimates and design.

• Develop and maintain project parameters for project requirements.

• Build business cases and project justifications.

• Directs, controls and monitors team members, both internal and outside contractors, in the completion of their work.

• Manage related workforce planning, budget analysis, and budget forecasts.

• Analyze and determine regulatory impacts and requirements of the project.

• Research and evaluate available contractors and consultants. Prepare, negotiate and approve or recommend approval of contracts. Negotiate contracts changes.

• Testify before and/or prepare supporting documentation for CPUC and other government agencies concerning cost estimates.

• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

$118900 - $178400 / year