Director of Regulatory Affairs

ArcTern Ventures; California; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K with match

Job summary

Hydrostor seeks a Director of Regulatory and External Affairs to lead policy and regulatory engagement in California and key markets. You will shape regulatory outcomes, drive utility and stakeholder collaboration, and advance Hydrostor's A-CAES deployment with cross-functional teams.

This strategic, external-facing role requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong communication skills, and a track record of influencing policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of regulatory affairs or related policy experience in energy.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Direct California electricity sector experience with utilities or developers.
• Strong knowledge of CPUC processes and California energy policy.
• Proven ability to influence regulators and stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with long-duration energy storage or grid modernization preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory and public policy strategy in California for long-duration storage.
• Monitor CPUC proceedings, regulatory initiatives, procurement, and planning.
• Develop advocacy strategies to support commercialization of A-CAES.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Commercial teams on opportunities.
• Provide guidance on energy policy trends and procurement programs.
• Build relationships with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Represent Hydrostor at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Deliver external presentations on storage, regulation, and market development.
• Manage external consultants and ensure compliance with lobbying rules.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Public speaking

California energy policy

CPUC policy

Regulators liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Director, Regulatory and External Affairs

Location: California - Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Approximately 25%

Position Type: Backfill

Join the Future of Reliable Energy!

Are you ready to shape the future grid? Hydrostor, a leading energy storage, technology and infrastructure company dedicated to developing utility-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions, is seeking a Director, Regulatory and External Affairs to join our team in California. We’re supporting the development of a more resilient electricity grid and invite you to be at the forefront of this work!

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely poised to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a reliable and secure energy future.

Your Mission

Hydrostor is seeking a strategic and influential regulatory affairs leader to help advance the deployment of long-duration energy storage across California and other key markets. As Director, Regulatory & External Affairs, you will lead policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder relations efforts that support the growth and commercialization of Hydrostor's Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology.

This highly visible, external-facing role plays a critical part in shaping market conditions that enable project development and commercial success. Working closely with Commercial, Development, Communications, and Technical teams, you will develop and execute strategies that advance regulatory outcomes, support customer and utility engagement, and strengthen Hydrostor's position as a leader in long-duration energy storage.

With a primary focus on California and the western USA, you will actively engage with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), utilities, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders to help drive procurement opportunities, influence energy policy, and accelerate the adoption of long-duration energy storage solutions.

This position reports to the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs and works closely with Hydrostor's global regulatory and external affairs teams.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Lead Hydrostor's regulatory and public policy strategy in California, with a focus on advancing long-duration energy storage market opportunities.
• Monitor, assess, and actively participate in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proceedings, regulatory initiatives, procurement frameworks, and resource planning activities.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies that support the commercialization and deployment of Hydrostor's A-CAES technology.
• Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams to support utility, public sector, and large commercial and industrial customer opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance on California energy policy, market trends, utility procurement programs, transmission and interconnection developments, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, regulators, government agencies, industry associations, elected officials, environmental organizations, labor groups, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Hydrostor at industry conferences, workshops, regulatory forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Serve as a company spokesperson and deliver presentations to external audiences on energy storage, regulatory matters, and market development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and execute stakeholder engagement, outreach, and thought leadership strategies.
• Manage external consultants, legal counsel, lobbyists, and industry advisors as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable lobbying, advocacy, and government engagement requirements.
• Partner closely with Hydrostor's global Government & Regulatory Affairs team to maintain alignment on corporate advocacy priorities and strategic objectives.

Who You Are

You are a strategic and relationship-driven regulatory affairs professional who understands how policy, regulation, and market development intersect to create commercial opportunities in the energy sector.

You thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and bring a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges. You are equally comfortable engaging with regulators and policymakers, supporting commercial negotiations, speaking at industry events, and collaborating with technical and project development teams.

You have deep knowledge of California's electricity market and regulatory landscape, along with a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition through innovative long-duration energy storage solutions.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government affairs, policy, utility planning, project development, or market development within the power, utility, renewable energy, or energy storage sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business, or a related discipline considered an asset.
• Direct experience working within California's electricity sector, preferably with a utility, developer, grid operator, energy storage company, or renewable energy organization.
• Strong understanding of CPUC processes, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), utility procurement programs, and California energy policy.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing regulatory or policy advocacy strategies.
• Knowledge of transmission, interconnection, energy markets, and utility-scale project development.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence with regulators, utilities, government officials, industry stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong presentation, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives independently in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with long-duration energy storage, grid modernization, renewable energy, or decarbonization initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Compensation Details

• $150,000 – $190,000 base salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401K Program – with a match!
• Employee Share Option Plan

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at [e-mail]. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Hydrostor does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select candidates during the recruitment or interview process.