We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.

At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.

We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

This position is within the Regulatory Team. The Regulatory Team works to align LUMA’s business plan with the public energy policy goals of Puerto Rico and plays a key role for the design, implementation and reporting on key policy initiatives. Regulatory works with all LUMA departments in support LUMA’s compliance and reporting obligations under the Operations and Management Agreement, the energy regulator and other governmental bodies. The team works with multiple external stakeholders and is responsible for the delivery of professional written documents, and verbal reason to support compliance and reporting.  

The Land and Permits group within Regulatory is responsible for the administration of all the Transmission and Distribution rights of way and supports LUMA in obtaining and maintaining necessary operational permits, enabling the recovery and transformation of the Puerto Rico electrical system.

This position reports to the Lead Federal and Local Permits, this position will be responsible for ensuring that all permit applications are correct in form. This position will have the responsibility to identify compliance obligations in each permit and will be responsible for the compliance filing with each agency.

• Develop legal section of application for new permits required and make the formal application to the agency and act as the point of contact for the counterpart within the permitting agency
• Ensure the form of all applications are compliant
• Review all permits and summarize the compliance obligations in each permit
• Develop and maintain matrix for required legal filings to agencies for permit obligations
• Ensure each required filing to an agency is completed on time. Ensure that communication with other departments that must provide input into a compliance filing is completed in a timely manner so that input from users can be properly included in the compliance filing
• Ensure documentation with respect to each permit is complete, properly formatted, and properly entered into the records system
• Must be familiar in working in a Microsoft Office Environment
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration.

Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

• Must a have degree in law from a recognized institution and must be eligible to be registered to practice law within the jurisdiction.
• < 1 Year

• Work experience in land rights field is an asset
• Work experience in an electrical utility with knowledge of land rights is an asset
• > 3 Years

• Must be eligible to work as a lawyer within jurisdiction

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• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 10%
• Overnight required: No

• Stationary Position: Frequently 
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Frequently
• Climb: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: 5-10 LBS
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
• Working in high places: N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: N/A
• Work with electricity: N/A
• Work with explosives: N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): N/A
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A
• Other:

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.