Project Manger ( Demand Response)
Nuclear industryUS only
About this role
Lead program management of demand response offerings for Entergy Louisiana, including regulatory compliance, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. This role bridges internal teams, regulators, customers, and vendors to deliver cost-effective solutions that support grid stability and resource management.
Responsibilities
- —Provide leadership support for all Demand Response program activities including regulatory approvals, program research and design, implementation, operations development, and reporting
- —Identify implementation requirements and oversee management of Demand Response program implementation activities
- —Manage program budget to achieve MW reduction targets while maintaining expenses within LPSC-approved cost-effectiveness test amounts
- —Manage vendors (C&I, Agricultural, Residential, EM&V) per contract requirements
- —Track KPIs and prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies
- —Work with internal stakeholders and vendors to determine annual MISO registration strategy and manage resource registration
- —Serve as primary point of contact for large customers regarding demand response projects
- —Negotiate and administer demand response program contracts under applicable tariffs and regulations
- —Ensure proper communication to customers, vendors, and stakeholders during demand response events
- —Select, onboard, and manage third-party Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) firm
- —Author and submit annual program performance reports to LPSC with accurate cost-effectiveness metrics and MW reduction targets
- —Maintain rigorous documentation of event performance and customer participation for regulatory audits and prudence reviews
- —Manage regulatory filings for demand response initiatives and resolve compliance issues in collaboration with regulatory teams
- —Evaluate reporting and analysis results for accuracy and testify on behalf of the Operating Company to support decision-making
- —Ensure adherence to FERC, MISO, and state-level demand response program requirements
Qualifications
- —Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or Business
- —5+ years experience in utility operations, energy management, regulatory affairs, and/or project management
- —Experience with regulatory filings, contract negotiations, and large-scale program implementation
- —Strong interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills
- —Expertise in demand response, distributed generation, or energy efficiency programs
- —Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder management abilities
- —Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- —In-depth understanding of utility regulation, RFPs, and contract management
Desired
- —Master's degree or MBA
- —Utility experience or utility-adjacent industry experience
- —Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- —Energy Efficiency or Demand Response certifications (CEM, LEED)
Location
Onsite in Baton Rouge or Jefferson, Louisiana; up to 25% travel
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Job details
FieldAdministrative
LocationJefferson, Louisiana, United States
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026
About the company
Entergy →An integrated energy company delivering electricity to 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with a significant nuclear generation portfolio.
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