Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)

Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower) – (191912) HDR, a leading hydropower practice, is seeking a Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist to join our Northern California team. The role includes leadership on diverse FERC regulatory projects, client engagement, and multidisciplinary team coordination. 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 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 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 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr