HDR · 1 day ago
Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)
City of Washington County, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $216K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values diversity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist to join their Northern California team. This role involves leading multidisciplinary FERC regulatory projects, coordinating work throughout the project lifecycle, and maintaining client relations while mentoring less-experienced staff.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of medium to large multidisciplinary FERC regulatory projects, involving a large project staff
Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, regulatory documents, and similar reports/documents related to FERC processes and associated regulatory frameworks (i.e., CEQA, NEPA, ESA)
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, and technical meetings
Present project work in client meetings, board meetings, agency/stakeholder meetings, and possibly at technical conferences
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
Act as mentor for less-experienced FERC regulatory staff, technical staff, and Project Manager
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years related experience
A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Specific experience with Northern California utilities and irrigation districts with hydropower facilities
Knowledge of Northern California watersheds and key resource issues
Active participant in hydropower industry associations or related professional organizations
Master's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
PMP certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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