Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Hydropower at Elevate Power Management LLC | NY, US | Rezi

Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Hydropower at Elevate Power Management LLC

Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Hydropower

Elevate Power Management LLC · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Hydropower

Elevate Power Management LLC · NY, US

11 days ago
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About the Role

Relevate Power is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to coordinate and implement procedures ensuring adherence to FERC regulatory compliance requirements for hydropower and renewable energy projects. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and occasional travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with FERC, federal, and state agency requirements.
  • Support efforts for FERC relicensing and amendment applications.
  • Maintain accurate records of regulatory compliance activities.
  • Prepare, review, and submit required regulatory filings, reports, and responses.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and stakeholders on pertinent issues.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with agencies and stakeholders.
  • Provide collaborative regulatory oversight and advisement for projects in Maine and New England South sub-regions.
  • Track and respond to regulatory notices, correspondence, and audits.
  • Assist with policy development and staff training on compliance topics.

Requirements

  • Must reside in New England close to our sites.
  • Experience in Hydropower is required.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be located in the Northeast.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Legal/Regulatory Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Military or equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 3 + years of experience in hydropower regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with project management, FERC security regulations, NERC, fish passage, Part 12 regulations, Industrial Hygiene, GIS/AutoCAD, DOE grant preferred.
  • Working knowledge of federal/state security, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with regulators, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
  • Proficiency with compliance management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and document tracking tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Skills

  • Project management
  • FERC security regulations
  • NERC
  • Fish passage
  • Part 12 regulations
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • GIS/AutoCAD
  • DOE grant
  • Federal/state security requirements
  • Federal/state safety requirements
  • Federal/state environmental requirements
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Compliance management systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Document tracking tools

Location

  • New England
  • Northeast

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 3+ years of experience in hydropower regulatory compliance

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Legal/Regulatory Studies, Public Administration, or a related field

Benefits

  • Generous employer-paid health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks per year
  • Sick leave

About the Company

  • At Relevate Power, everything starts with our people. We breathe new life into historic waterpower plants — restoring them not just to their former glory but transforming them to serve generations to come. Driven by purpose and powered by an incredible team, we pursue our mission with enthusiasm and integrity.