Staff Regulatory Consultant (8551)

Overview:Our client, an engineering firm specializing in renewable energy, water, and environmental solutions, is seeking a Staff Regulatory Consultant to support hydroelectric relicensing, licensing, and permitting efforts. This role assists with federal hydropower license applications, state and federal environmental permits, regulatory research, and technical report development while coordinating with agencies and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of environmental regulatory experience, working knowledge of federal permitting and environmental laws (FERC, NEPA, CWA, ESA, NHPA), strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. This is a hybrid, full-time position based in Falmouth, Maine.Pay Rate: $60,000-$85,000/yearBenefits:Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting10 Floating HolidaysCompany Paid Short-Term Disability and Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveTuition AssistanceEmployee OwnershipResponsibilities:Support hydroelectric relicensing, licensing, and permitting projects as part of a multidisciplinary teamAssist with preparation of federal hydropower license applications, including environmental analyses and supporting documentationPrepare and contribute to state and federal environmental permits (e.g., USACE Section 404, CWA Section 401, Section 106)Conduct project-related research and review applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirementsWrite, summarize, and edit environmental, scientific, and engineering data for reports and permit applicationsDevelop reports, meeting agendas, and presentations for internal teams, agencies, and clientsCoordinate and attend meetings with resource agencies, contractors, and project stakeholdersAssist with project schedule tracking and budget planningLead small to medium project tasks while managing multiple priorities and deadlinesCommunicate task assignments to other staff as neededParticipate in occasional fieldwork and in state or out of state travel as requiredRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy or Studies, Ecology, Planning, Recreation, Political Science, or a related field2–5 years of experience in environmental regulatory, licensing, and compliance workDemonstrated experience supporting FERC-regulated projects in a permitting and/or licensing environmentDirect experience with state and federal permitting processes, including:US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permitsClean Water Act Section 401 permittingSection 106 (National Historic Preservation Act) complianceWorking knowledge of federal environmental regulations and agencies, including:National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Endangered Species Act (ESA)National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)Clean Water Act (CWA)Strong professional or collegiate-level writing, research, and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to organize, track, and manage multiple project assignmentsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)Ability to selectively and appropriately apply AI tools to work productsComfort interfacing with clients, agencies, and the public, including public speaking experienceAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamInterest in learning and gaining additional professional experienceAbility to travel occasionally for in state and out of state meetings or assignmentsValid driver's licensePermanent authorization to work in the United StatesWork sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.comIf you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com