Regulatory Compliance Manager

Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook’s solar and solar-plus energy storage activities in North America.

About the Role

Primergy is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Compliance to join our Asset Management team. This role ensures the company’s utility-scale solar and BESS projects operate in full compliance with federal, state, and regional regulatory requirements across multiple wholesale power markets. The Manager monitors evolving regulations from agencies such as FERC, NERC, ISO/RTOs, federal agencies (DOI, DOE), state commissions, and other regulatory entities, translating requirements into actionable policies and procedures. The role leads compliance reporting, supports market participation activities, and coordinates with internal teams to ensure adherence to compliance obligations, interconnection requirements, and market protocols. Additionally, the role involves developing compliance frameworks, supporting audits, and mitigating regulatory risks across the project lifecycle—from development through operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements from FERC, NERC, ISO/RTOs, and state regulatory agencies across multiple wholesale power markets
• Ensure compliance with protocols for solar and BESS assets
• Lead tracking, preparation, and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and certifications in a timely and accurate manner
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across the project lifecycle
• Partner with asset management, operations, legal, and commercial teams to ensure alignment with regulatory obligations
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, market operators, and external auditors
• Track and communicate regulatory changes, assessing impacts to existing and future projects
• Support market participation activities, including registration, testing, and ongoing compliance requirements
• Primary point of contact and responsible for management of 3rd party compliance contractors with the focus on self-performing and minimizing 3rd party performance of compliance tasks
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance standards and best practices
• Maintain documentation and records to support audits, inspections, and internal reviews
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks, recommending corrective actions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in energy regulatory compliance
• Experience performing portfolio and asset level regulatory risk analysis
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly solar and BESS
• Deep experience in wholesale power markets (ISO/RTOs such as CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, NYISO) and applicable market rules
• Familiarity with FERC regulations, NERC standards, and state-level regulatory frameworks
• Experience working in a collaborative, results-oriented environment

Skills

• Honesty and integrity
• Resourceful and accomplished research skills - ability to effectively utilize publicly available materials
• Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables
• Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes
• Experience preparing regulatory filings, compliance reports, and audit documentation
• Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

Primergy offers a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.