Team: Electricity
Employment Status: FTE
Salary Range: $57,500 – $70,000
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota – Hybrid
Job Summary
The Senior Associate, Transmission Policy, supports Fresh Energy’s policy and advocacy efforts focused on the transformation of the wholesale electric grid, with a particular emphasis on engagement in regional transmission organizations and related regulatory forums. This role is responsible for helping develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance Fresh Energy’s goals for a carbon-free, modernized grid that supports the integration of clean energy resources across the region. Under the direction of the Managing Director for Transmission Policy, the Senior Associate will be responsible for a portfolio of policy and programmatic activities related to wholesale transmission planning, market design, and reliable operations at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and/or the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). Responsibilities include engaging in stakeholder forums, assisting with regulatory filings and technical comments, representing Fresh Energy in external coalitions and policy settings, and cultivating relationships with decision-makers and MISO and/or SPP stakeholders.
Fresh Energy’s Commitment to Equity and Equal Opportunity Employer Policy reflect our commitment to ensure equality, treat everyone with respect, and promote diversity in the workplace.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and continually advance expertise in policy related to transmission planning, reliable operations, and wholesale market design as a crucial element in decarbonizing the electric sector.
- Work with the Electricity team and our regional partners to develop MISO and/or SPP regional grid and wholesale market strategy, based on your analysis, and execute on that strategy through written and oral advocacy.
- Become a valued member of the MISO and/or SPP Environmental Sectors by learning to navigate MISO and/or SPP’s complex stakeholder engagement processes and participating in them actively on behalf of Fresh Energy alongside our regional partners.
- Conduct policy, legislative, legal, technical, regulatory, and financial analysis as related to policy proposals, changes, and approaches.
- Make written and oral presentations to collaborators, community groups, policy makers, and other stakeholders as part of the program’s outreach and advocacy functions.
- In collaboration with the communications department, create and publish reports, white papers, web content, e-newsletters, and other program information.
As a Senior Associate:
- Independently execute projects that generate outcomes and help achieve specific organizational targets.
- Actively participate in setting team targets and report on targets with minimal assistance from supervisor.
- Actively participate in cross-department and organization-wide initiatives and opportunities to engage with external partners.
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement work with a high level of independence.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with strong emotional intelligence.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong diplomatic skills.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience meeting annual targets.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Starting Salary Range:
$57,500 – $70,000 based on experience along with opportunity for an annual salary change based on organization budget, its performance, equity across teams, and organizational strategy.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Learn more about working at Fresh Energy, including details about benefits, equipment requirements, and beyond here.
Application Details
The deadline to apply is May 5, 2026, however, application review and interviews will be on a rolling basis. The ideal start date for this position is June 2026. Click here to apply.