Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs

What You Can Expect

As the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs in Washington, DC you will be the primary representative for ENGIE North America’s interest before US legislators and regulators, regional transmission organization and independent system operators and their stakeholder processes, regional, and municipal government officials, and industry associations. Every day, you will report to the Senior Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs  to ensure that the company’s interests are considered and protected in legislation, regulations, and policies impacting the company in these key markets. Additionally this person will assist with business development initiatives and market design due diligence for new projects.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, economics, business administration, or related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years in the role of advocacy and legislative policy, leadership level engagement in industry associations or at a senior professional level with a company’s government organization or working in the legislative process in government
• Must possess a detailed understanding of the politics and legislative framework at the federal level and in all key US power markets, including the respective market structures, legal frameworks and active political parties and positions as they relate to ENGIE North American business interests
• Proven experience providing testimony before legislative or regulatory bodies
• Prior leadership positions within industry organizations
• Expert ability to research existing laws relevant to ENGIE North America and circulates summaries to Business Development, operations and compliance employees using meetings, written correspondence, and existing regulations/statutes and relying on superior research ability and a mastery of regulatory policies, procedures, and protocols in a particular market in order to help secure necessary permits for new and pending ENGIE North American business development projects in that state or region
• Experience advocating for changes to legislation, regulations, and policies that affect the company business in the clean energy industry and communicates this information to senior level ENGIE North American staff and articulates in writing and orally strategies to amend, block, or expand laws in a way to benefit ENGIE North America

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% - 40% of the time with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; ability to drive to various government locations and agencies
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;

Compensation

Salary Range: $184,200 – $275,310 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.