HDR · 2 weeks ago
Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist (Hydropower)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Senior FERC Regulatory Specialist to lead multidisciplinary teams on FERC regulatory projects, manage client relations, and ensure project deliverables are met within budget and schedule.
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
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
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
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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Jeff Glover
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