PUCT, Attorney - Market Analysis (Attorney II - IV)
About the role
The Market Analysis Division oversees electric markets subject to competition. It monitors compliance with rules relating to the operation of the retail and wholesale electricity markets within the ERCOT power region to ensure well-functioning markets, efficient prices, adequate generation capacity, and customer protections. The division also supports the Commission's participation in various proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex issues related to electric markets with a focus on ERCOT wholesale and retail competitive markets and utilities regulation.
- Monitor ERCOT Stakeholder process for developing legal opinions.
- Participate in contested case proceedings, rulemakings, legislative analysis, and policy development.
- Collaborate with market economists, engineers, industry stakeholders, and other professional staff.
Requirements
- Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and at least two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney.
- Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and at least three (3) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law.
- Attorney IV: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and at least four (4) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in utility regulation, administrative law, or electric markets.
- Degree in economics, engineering, business administration or public policy.
- Experience with litigation or administrative law experience as a licensed attorney.
- Experience supporting or advising on electric market operations, regulatory proceedings, or policy development involving at federal or state level including ERCOT, or other RTO/ ISO organizations, or electric utilities.
Work Schedule
The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy.
Pay
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Schedule
The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered to its employees.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas.
- A minimum of two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney for Attorney II.
- A minimum of three (3) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law, for Attorney III.
- A minimum of four (4) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law, for Attorney IV.
Skills
- Experience in utility regulation, administrative law, or electric markets.
- Experience with litigation or administrative law experience as a licensed attorney.
- Experience supporting or advising on electric market operations, regulatory proceedings, or policy development involving at federal or state level including ERCOT, or other RTO/ ISO organizations, or electric utilities.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered to its employees.
Pay
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Schedule
The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Internal Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Newly hired employees must successfully complete their six-month probationary period and have a satisfactory performance review on file before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within the PUCT.
- Employees who transfer to a new position or division must remain in their new role for at least six months and have a satisfactory performance review before applying for another position within the PUCT.
- Employees are not eligible to apply for positions within their classification series in their current division.