Assistant Hydropower Regulatory Specialist

Assistant Hydropower Regulatory Specialist

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow, contributing to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems.

This role is based in the Northern California team and supports multiple regulatory projects, clients, and project teams led by the Nor Cal hydropower regulatory team.

• Collect, review, and summarize technical studies, FERC/NEPA/CEQA documents, and related reports on hydropower operations, watershed ecology, and technical areas.
• Assist in preparation and participation of public/client meetings.
• Assist senior FERC regulatory staff and subject matter experts with 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.

• Master’s degree.
• Previous environmental planning experience.
• Previous environmental consulting experience.
• Familiarity with FERC processes and/or other California state and federal processes (e.g., CEQA, NEPA, ESA).
• Previous fieldwork and field planning experience.
• Familiarity with Northern California watersheds and ecology.
• Familiarity with hydropower and/or utility operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning.
• Experience in MS Office Suite.
• Self‑starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving and research abilities.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Primary:
Sacramento, CA
Other:
Folsom, CA

$68,640.00 – $88,330.00 annually (depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location).

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.