Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)

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?

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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.

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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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Required Qualifications

• 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $142,142.00 to $233,519.00 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Hydropower Relicensing Job Posting: May 19, 2026