Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)

Description

The specialist will lead medium to large, multidisciplinary FERC regulatory projects, directing teams throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to close‑out. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing technical studies and regulatory documents, managing several concurrent projects, maintaining client relationships, presenting work at meetings and conferences, tracking finances, and mentoring junior staff.

• Lead medium‑to‑large multidisciplinary FERC regulatory projects.
• Direct and coordinate teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and analyze technical studies and regulatory documents.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting schedules.
• Maintain client relations and support marketing and contractual meetings.
• Present project work at client, agency, board, and conference settings.
• Track project financials and ensure work stays within budget.
• Mentor less‑experienced regulatory and technical staff.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include hands‑on experience with Northern California utilities and irrigation districts that operate hydropower facilities, deep knowledge of local watersheds and resource issues, active involvement in industry associations, a master’s degree in environmental science or a related field, and PMP certification.

Required qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least ten years of relevant experience, a minimum of five years in project management, proficiency with Microsoft Office and project‑management software, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to the employee‑owned culture.

• Provide at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Include a minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Hold a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a related field.
• Possess experience with Northern California utilities and hydropower facilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Northern California watersheds and resource issues.
• Maintain PMP certification (preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project‑management software.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance