Energy Policy & Planning Senior II - San Diego, CA

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best - join us!

Career Level: P4

Primary Purpose:
Leads complex planning assignments, interprets emerging regulations, and develops advanced modeling scenarios to guide procurement strategies and optimize portfolio performance under dynamic market conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads development of integrated resource plans and long-term energy strategies.
• Advises on compliance measures and risk mitigation for regulatory obligations.
• Conducts scenario modeling for capacity planning and portfolio optimization.
• Represents the company in regulatory workshops, stakeholder meetings, and technical conferences.
• Develops internal policies to align with new directives on clean energy and emissions reduction.
• Provides guidance on market participation strategies and pricing impacts.
• Reviews and validates planning assumptions, methodologies, and forecasting tools.
• Mentors junior staff on advanced policy analysis and planning techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Regulatory Frameworks - Understands federal, state, and local energy regulations, market rules, and compliance requirements.
• Energy Market Dynamics - Knowledge of wholesale and retail energy markets, pricing structures, and capacity planning principles.
• Integrated Resource Planning - Familiarity with methodologies for long-term resource adequacy and portfolio optimization.
• Environmental and Sustainability Policies - Knowledge of decarbonization strategies, renewable portfolio standards, and climate mandates.
• Economic and Financial Analysis - Understands cost-benefit analysis, rate structures, and investment evaluation for energy projects.
• Analytical and Modeling Skills - Ability to develop and interpret forecasting models, scenario analysis, and risk assessments.
• Policy Interpretation and Development - Skill in translating complex regulatory language into actionable internal policies and strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging regulators, policymakers, and internal teams.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to anticipate policy trends and integrate them into long-term planning and business strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with operations, trading, resource planning, and sustainability teams to achieve compliance and strategic goals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.