Director, Resiliency and Environmental Policy

Edison Electric Institute • Full-time • District of Columbia • 1d ago

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to collaborate with EEI's internal environmental policy and security teams, member companies, federal agencies, and industry groups to advance and secure balanced environmental policies, regulations, and legislation. This role will focus on key areas such as water quality and quantity under the Clean Water Act, siting and permitting under NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and air quality and clean energy under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the candidate will support initiatives related to energy grid reliability and resiliency, including wildfire mitigation, NERC reliability standards, and strategic partnerships to enhance EEI's position in addressing both natural and manmade hazards. Collaboration with various EEI teams, including communications, government affairs, and regulatory affairs, will be essential to the role.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Resilience and Wildfire Policy: Develop and advocate for industry positions on resilience, preparedness, and wildfire-related policies, regulations, and legislation at the federal and state levels. Serve as the lead liaison to the EEI CEO Wildfire Task Force and contribute to the ESCC Wildfire Working Group. Represent EEI's interests before external stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams, member companies, and industry consultants.
Infrastructure and Natural Resource Policy: Formulate industry positions on infrastructure, siting and permitting, vegetation management, and other natural resource priorities under NEPA, the ESA, and related statutes. Advocate these positions before federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials. Represent EEI's interests and support collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Water Quality and Quantity Policy: Develop industry positions on water quality and quantity issues, including advocacy before federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials. Represent EEI's interests in these areas and assist internal teams, member companies, and industry stakeholders on related issues.
Greenhouse Gas and Clean Energy Policy: Assist in developing and advocating for industry positions on greenhouse gas and clean energy policies, regulations, and legislation. Represent EEI's interests in discussions with federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials, and support internal and external collaboration on these issues.

Required Job Experience

Undergraduate degree in relevant field including envornmental studies, policy, natural resource planning, energy and environment, or public policy
A minimum of five years of experience in environmental policy, utility operations, or equivalent at federal or state level
Familiarity with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and utility permitting issues preferred
Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to synthesize complex issues and convey them clearly and conversationally
Proven ability to manage complex tasks indepently
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working with team members at every level throughout the organization and with member company officials, including executive officers and staff

Compensation

The salary range for this position is set at $160,000 - $210,000 annually. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is between 5%-10% of annual base salary, based on performance.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

Office Protocol

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of three days each week with two of the mandatory days being Tuesday and Wednesday.