Assistant Hydropower Regulatory Specialist at HDR Canada

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Writing, Research Abilities, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Fieldwork Experience, FERC Processes, NEPA, CEQA, Watershed Ecology, Hydropower Operations, Logistics Planning, Client Interaction, Team Collaboration

Industry

Design Services

Description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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. 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 an Assistant Hydropower 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 2025. 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 supporting multiple regulatory projects, clients, and project teams led by the NorCal hydropower regulatory team. In the role of Environmental Planner 1, we'll count on you to: Collect, review, and summarize technical studies, FERC/ NEPA/CEQA documents, and similar reports/documents related to hydropower operations, watershed ecology, and related technical areas Assist in preparation and participation of public/client meetings Assist senior FERC regulatory staff and subject matter experts in environmental task assignments Support planning for fieldwork including logistics, scheduling, and equipment Perform occasional fieldwork as part of a larger field team Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Previous environmental planning experience Previous environmental consulting experience Familiarity with FERC processes and/or other California state and federal processes (i.e., CEQA, NEPA, ESA, etc.) Previous fieldwork and field planning experience Familiarity with Northern California watersheds and ecology Familiarity with hydropower and/or utility operations Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning Experienced in MS Office Suite Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities 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.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Hydropower Regulatory Specialist will support multiple regulatory projects and assist senior staff with environmental tasks. Responsibilities include collecting and summarizing technical studies and participating in public/client meetings.