Compliance Manager

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.

With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets.  We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.

Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

As a Compliance Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the asset management organization’s comprehensive compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable requirements across the business function. This includes, but is not limited to energy, safety, environmental, operational, financial and other regulatory compliance initiatives. The Compliance Manager will also be responsible for onboarding efforts of each project, ongoing program management, risk reduction and ensuring the projects comply with all relevant regulations.

The position is office-based with limited travel up to 25%, and requires excellent communication, teamwork, report writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage and flex with multiple projects and schedules simultaneously, and develop and maintain good relationship with both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, licenses, permits and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the submission process of all federal, state, regional and local compliance requirements including but not limited to energy, environmental, operational and financial regulations.
• Manage consultants and program management for all compliance domains, including NERC and others as applicable.
• Monitor and analyze changes in local, state and federal regulations and industry standards related to renewable energy and electricity market operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits across operations to identify gaps and potential non-compliance issues.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, ensuring ongoing communication, reporting and relationship management.
• Develop and deliver training programs for employees and management on regulatory compliance matters.
• Ensure that all regulatory reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Other responsibilities which may be assigned on occasion.

Location: Houston, TX with limited travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance or a related field in the energy sector, with a track record of success in supporting compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements across multiple domains (energy, environmental, operational, financial, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work successfully across different levels of an organization.
• Experience with NERC and NERC CIP compliance is preferred, but experience in other compliance domains is highly valued.
• Experience in PJM and MISO is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to shift and set new priorities in moment’s notice.
• Self-motivated, high energy, and has proven leadership skills in challenging environments.
• Excellent technical, analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills.  Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record to support travel requirements and company operations.
  
  

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.