Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Cordelio Power, a wholly owned portfolio company of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, is an independent renewable power producer that develops, owns, and manages renewable power facilities across North America. Cordelio has more than 1,200 MW of renewable power assets under management in Canada and the United States, and a growth pipeline of over 18,000 MW of wind, solar and storage projects.

With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, and Maine, Cordelio’s operations and growth activities are performed with a view toward working with all stakeholders in an efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible manner.

Position Overview
Cordelio is seeking renewable energy Regulatory Affairs professionals to join an experienced team with a mission to grow our Company in the United States and Canada.

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs (title commensurate with experience) will be responsible for managing a wide range of tasks related to the oversight, commercial operations, and development of new and existing utility-scale renewable energy power generation plants in Canada and the U.S. (wind, solar and storage). Working in a fast-paced environment, this individual will have the ability to work independently, prioritize, deliver against deadlines and pivot when necessary.

This role is best suited for a person with excellent organizational and time management skills who thrives working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
Cordelio Power seeks to monitor, advocate for and advance clean energy policy and legislative goals that align with its project development goals and serve local communities. To further this mission, Cordelio seeks a motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented team member to provide analytical, case management and other support to our Regulatory Affairs team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at an important intersection of energy and climate policy.

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs, reports to the General Counsel and SVP, Transactions. In addition, they will work closely with outside counsel, members of the senior leadership team, consultants, and various departments within Cordelio who can be impacted by governmental policies as needed.

Duties

• Regulatory analysis: Develop positions and analyses for key policy issues affecting Cordelio’s operations and development.
• Relationship building: Develop and build relationships with local energy market stakeholders, industry advocacy groups and peers in other IPPS, to assist in communicating Cordelio policy positions and impacts of policies on Cordelio’s development and operations.
• Internal business unit support and reporting: Inform Cordelio team members of major regulatory changes that would impact the organization’s operations and ability to comply with state policy goals and assist in compliance reporting and communications with regulatory agencies when necessary.
• Regulatory analysis: Develop positions and analyses for key policy issues affecting Cordelio’s operations and development.

Experience

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience OR equivalent experience to a university degree and at least 5 years of related energy and/or environmental policy experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the US energy market, including structures and procedures of various related agencies.
• Demonstrable understanding of renewable energy commercial project operations, management of portfolios of energy assets.

Required Skills

• Strong and professional presenter (this position will be representing Cordelio within the industry).
• Strong writing skills, and candidates may be asked to submit writing samples.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with demonstrated impact in previous roles.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain policy updates in a succinct manner to company leaders and co-workers not actively engaged in the field.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and is comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Works well on diverse teams and with consultants and is highly collaborative.
• Demonstrates a strong interest and experience in power markets, especially an understanding of the impact of policy and regulations.
• Understanding and interest in the state-level policy and regulatory landscape.
• Strong level of curiosity and desire to learn.

Additional Success Factors

• Proficiency in MS Office and in particular Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to scale and take on increasing responsibility as Cordelio grows.
• Ability to travel ~15%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Cordelio reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business needs when necessary.

Salary & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $125,000-$200,000 per year. Exact compensation will be determined by Cordelio and depends upon experience.  
• Cordelio provides a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, bonus, paid time off, and long-term disability and term-life benefits.

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