Rates & Regulatory Specialist
Great Lakes Energy is looking for a rates and regulatory specialist to assist with regulatory compliance and complex economic and financial analysis to support implementation of electric & telecommunication service rates.
Who We Are
For over 85 years, we have powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. We serve over 128,000 meters as the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company.
We prioritize enriching the lives of our community members. We not only provide electric service, but we also provide reliable and robust fiber technology through Truestream, a communication solutions subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy.
We have over 300 employees who are more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit family of diverse professionals united by a shared vision. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity, empowers growth, and fosters a sense of purpose in everything we do.
A Day in The Life of a Rates & Regulatory Specialist
Your day is a mix of regulatory research, grant administration, and generating data in support of rate changes, billing rules and fees. You support regulatory compliance for both the electric and telecommunications business activities, along with assisting in the development of special contract rates for large commercial/industrial and affiliate/subsidiary commercial services. You work closely with leadership to research and develop grant applications reflecting key opportunities. In a nutshell, it's important work!
Who You Are
Research and making sense of data are what make you excited to go to work in the morning. You don't mind when the answer doesn't come easily - in fact, you prefer to dig up the "why" on your own so you can understand it better. You don't need a lot of extra direction from your superiors once you know what you're looking for. You jump in with both feet and make the project your own. Grant research, application and administration is in your wheelhouse and something you are comfortable with from previous experience. Experience with the Michigan Public Service Commission and Federal Communications Commission is a plus. You like working by yourself, but you work well with others too, and maintain great working relationships.
You've got some impressive credentials too. A bachelor's degree in accounting or economics and at least a year of related experience (related experience could be in electric/telecommunications regulations, grant administration, cost accounting, or a mix). This is the kind of stuff that makes you stand out. But hey, if you've got equivalent experience or education, we'd love to hear about that too.
What's in It for You?
You are valuable to us, and our benefits are here to show it. That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development. We have a number of benefits, both traditional and progressive, to support you and your family through life's various stages. Here's just a taste of what we have to offer:
- The Essentials We foot the bill for comprehensive health insurance benefits. You'll be hard-pressed to find better for you and your family...seriously!
- Time to Spend Generous paid time off (PTO) puts you in the driver's seat for how you'll use your time.
- Better Health Through Better Living We believe healthy employees are happy employees. We have a diverse wellness program that provides support and resources for financial and mental wellbeing, as well as reimbursement for wellness related products such as gym memberships, tennis shoes, and much more!
- When Life Hands You Lemons GLE knows that sometimes life doesn't go as planned. We offer benefit plans to help soften the blow of the unexpected. Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance packages are paid for by GLE.
- More Time with Your Baby New parents get time off to bond with their new bundle of joy. Parental leave benefits provide two weeks of family-friendly paid leave for moms and dads to bond and care for their growing families. Growing your family through adoption? You're awesome! We may be able to help you with related expenses up to $2,000.
- Never Stop Learning We hire our employees for a reason, and we want to keep them around. We also want to be an industry leader, so we will train you while you work. If you want to further your career, education or job shadow a different position, we do that too.
- Keep it Casual When you work for us, you work in comfort. Smart casual dress code is the norm in our office.
- Remote Work Few silver linings come from a pandemic, but we count our Remote Work Program among them. The rates and regulatory specialist position offers hybrid (to potentially fully remote) flexibility.
- Riding Off Into the Sunset Your future is important to us and we have the numbers to prove it. We have two retirement savings plans for eligible employees, with participation rates off the chart! A traditional pension and a 401k option? Yes please!
How To Apply
This is more than a job; it's a journey of innovation and collaboration. So, if you're ready to dive into a day filled with challenges, solutions, and making a real impact, come join us. Your expertise will shape the way we power the future.
We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below.
Hybrid and full remote options considered
Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
