Project Mgr - Transmission & ISO Policy

About the Role

Location: In‑office positions available in Orange, CT; Augusta, ME; Rochester, NY; Binghamton, NY; Albany, NY; or Boston, MA.

Reports to: Senior Manager – Transmission & Energy Policy.

The Project Manager, Transmission & ISO Policy, plays a critical leadership role in developing and implementing policy and regulatory strategies that support the performance and growth of Avangrid’s transmission business. The role serves as a subject‑matter expert in transmission policy, federal and state regulation, and market design across ISO‑NE and NYISO, advancing company positions in regulatory proceedings and stakeholder processes while collaborating with internal business units, legal, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the company’s participation in federal and state regulatory proceedings related to transmission and energy markets, including development of testimony, exhibits, and responses to data requests.
• Develop and implement policy and regulatory strategies to support transmission investment and energy market objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives across internal teams (e.g., planning, legal, finance, operations) to develop aligned company positions.
• Represent the company externally in ISO‑NE and NYISO stakeholder processes and industry working groups.
• Deliver high‑impact presentations to company leadership on complex policy and regulatory subjects.
• Monitor and influence policy developments related to FERC orders, transmission tariffs, and energy market design.
• Perform analytical, financial, and policy evaluations of regulatory proposals and market rule changes.
• Synthesize complex regulatory and policy information into clear recommendations for leadership decision‑making.
• Prepare high‑quality written materials, including regulatory filings, reports, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Support company representation in meetings, hearings, and technical sessions with regulators and stakeholders.
• Participate in industry organizations (e.g., WIRES, EEI) to track emerging trends and advocate for company interests.
• Develop internal communications to ensure leadership awareness of key policy developments.
• Support compliance and policy‑related initiatives across Avangrid Networks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in transmission policy, regulatory affairs, energy markets, or related fields.
• Prior experience with regulatory processes, including FERC proceedings, transmission tariffs, or ISO/RTO market structures.
• Strong understanding of utility ratemaking principles and transmission cost recovery frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functional teams and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to develop high‑quality executive communications and presentation materials.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FERC transmission ratemaking or formula rates.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO market structures (ISO‑NE, NYISO).
• Knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and regional market rules.
• Understanding of accounting, finance, or economic principles relevant to utilities.
• Experience participating in regional stakeholder processes.

Pay

Base salary range dependent upon experience and location: $116,640 – $145,800.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Generous performance‑based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways.

Additional Information

Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must comply with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Avangrid employees in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York may be assigned system‑emergency roles requiring work outside regular schedules, as well as NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations & Planning (O&P) responsibilities. These roles may involve additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and evidence retention, communicated by management.