Manager, Energy Policy and Planning - San Diego, CA

Job Description: Primary PurposeDirects multiple planning and policy teams, aligns operational strategies with corporate objectives, and oversees regulatory interactions to ensure integrated resource planning and compliance excellence. Maintains and oversees front office commercial compliance programs with ARB, WREGIS, FERC/NERC and liaises with the legal department to ensure SGPM remains compliant with various state and federal regulatory bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborates with Development team on Interconnection Analysis. Works with Asset Management to ensure compliance plans for all operating projects. Partners with Origination on customer outreach regarding policies that will affect projects in development pipeline. Manages the lifecycle of various regulatory filings, ensuring technical accuracy, timely submission, and strategic positioning in alignment with national, regional, and local compliance mandates. Develops risk mitigation strategies aligned with compliance obligations, technical performance, and operational reliability. Oversees analysis of market & tariff changes, FERC filings, and advocacy/stakeholder comments to help guide development strategies. Manages relationships with regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and advocacy groups. Ensures adherence to best‑practices protocols to support accurate reporting, audit trails, and decision‑making in compliance processes. Develops corrective action frameworks to address gaps in technical compliance. Identifies and resolves complex technical and organizational issues impacting compliance. Oversee CARB emissions compliance program and other processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Provides input to senior leadership on policy trends, market risks, and strategic opportunities. Regulatory Frameworks - Understands federal, state, and local energy regulations, market rules, and compliance requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducationRequired: Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. ExperienceRequired: Typically requires 8 years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRequired: Ability to influence peers and stakeholders without direct authority.

Required: Ability to resolve complex policy or planning challenges.

Required: Knowledge of energy policy strategy and organizational objectives.

Required: Knowledge of regulatory engagement and compliance impacts.

Required: Skill in translating policy direction into operational plans. Preferred QualificationsPreferred: Skill in translating complex regulatory language into actionable internal policies and strategies.

Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging regulators, policymakers, and internal teams.

Preferred: Skill in translating policy direction into operational plans for operating projects Work ScheduleHYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite. Area of InterestRegulatory Full Time/Part TimeFull‑time Total Rewards PhilosophyNote: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance‑based incentive (bonus) as well as merit‑based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs. LocationSempra Headquarters-9304 Job DetailsPay Range$163,000.00 - $257,500.00 / year Pay TransparencyIn order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.