Hydro Regulatory Coordinator - Kleinschmidt Group - Pittsfield, ME

Kleinschmidt is a premier provider of engineering, regulatory and ecological services to the Hydroelectric, Renewable Power and Water Resource Markets in the United States and Canada. We have an immediate opening foran energetic individual to undertake the challenging and interesting role of Hydro Regulatory Coordinator in the Northeast.

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum BA/BS Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory consulting, or work with a utility or regulatory agency

Possess knowledge of hydroelectric operations, FERC processes and regulatory compliance for hydroelectric, water (e.g. irrigation systems) and other energy projects,

Experience with Environmental policy and planning

Local, state, tribal and federal permitting

Demonstrated abilities to:
develop strategies for addressing regulatory and resource issues

prepare appropriate scope and budgets to address client requests

manage multiple medium-sized projects including staffing, schedules, budgets and scopes

work effectively as a member of a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team

proficiency with commonly available software such as Microsoft Office products

Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills, including interaction with clients and public, state and federal resource agency and non-governmental organization stakeholders.

Ability to mentor and develop entry-level technical staff

Requirements:
Some travel will be required

Current authorization to work in the United States

Current Driver’s License

Passport or the ability to get a passport

Kleinschmidt offers a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for advancement in a growing, national consulting firm. Kleinschmidt is an EEO Employer as defined by the EEOC .

Keywords: regulatory, ecological, consulting, FERC, compliance, hydroelectric, permitting