Senior Hydropower FERC Licensing Program Manager (Remote/Hybrid)

Overview In this role you lead and expand hydropower licensing, compliance, and regulatory services for a national practice. You will direct FERC licensing, relicensing, amendments, transfers, and dam removal initiatives across the U.S., working with clients, agencies, Tribal Nations, and stakeholders. You’ll shape regulatory strategy, client relationships, and growth through cross-functional leadership and capture efforts. Your work combines project delivery with business development to advance the hydropower portfolio. This is a remote role with travel to support projects, regulatory activities, and client opportunities, offering a chance to make a broad, lasting impact in the energy transition. Compensation / Benefitscomprehensive benefitsmerit-based rewardsflexibility and work/life balancecollaborative culturelearning and development opportunities ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for hydropower licensing, compliance, and regulatory affairsDirect licensing, relicensing, amendments, transfers, surrender proceedings, and dam removal projectsIdentify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in hydropower and water resourcesLead capture planning, proposals, interviews, and contract negotiationsDevelop licensing and regulatory strategies aligning with federal, state, Tribal, and local requirementsLead multidisciplinary teams of experts and stakeholdersAdvise clients on regulatory risk, permitting strategy, and long-term asset planningManage key client relationships and support national hydropower growth Key requirementsBachelor's degree in related discipline; 10+ years in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or energy infrastructure7+ years of direct FERC hydropower licensing, relicensing, compliance, amendments, transfers, or surrenderExperience managing complex projects, budgets, schedules, and teamsStrong understanding of the Federal Power Act and hydropower licensingProven ability as primary client contact and relationship managerExcellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiencesValid driver's license with clean recordleadershipstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementFERC licensing, relicensing, compliance, amendments, exemptions, transfers, surrenderIntegrated Licensing Process (ILP), Traditional Licensing Process (TLP), Alternative Licensing Process (ALP)NEPA, ESA, Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Section 106