Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)

HDR•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR has an opening for a Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist to join our Northern California team and be a part of our national hydropower practice that ENR ranks Number 2 in the Top 10 firms providing services to owners and operators of hydropower plants for 2024. HDR operates offices throughout California and our NorCal hydropower practice serves as a vital hub linking hydropower expertise and capabilities among our Resources and Water hydropower clients in NorCal, as well as leading and providing support for hydropower projects throughout California, the southwestern U.S. and nationwide. This position involves a leadership role on multiple FERC regulatory projects, with diverse clients and project teams. In the role of Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
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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