Director, Regulatory & External Affairs - CA

Hydrostor; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Employee stock options

Job summary

Hydrostor is seeking a Director of Regulatory & External Affairs to lead policy advocacy and regulatory engagement in California and key markets. You will shape long-duration energy storage policy, engage with CPUC, utilities, and industry groups, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive market development and project opportunities.

You will manage external consultants and ensure compliance with lobbying requirements while aligning with Hydrostor’s global government and regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years in regulatory affairs or policy within power, utility, renewable energy, or energy storage sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Direct experience in California’s electricity sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory and public policy strategy in California to advance long-duration energy storage market opportunities.
• Monitor CPUC proceedings, regulatory initiatives, procurement frameworks, and resource planning activities.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies for commercialization and deployment of A-CAES technology.
• Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams to support utility and large customer opportunities.
• Provide guidance on energy policy, market trends, and interconnection developments.
• Build relationships with regulators, utilities, agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Hydrostor at industry events and regulatory forums as a spokesperson.
• Collaborate with Communications to drive stakeholder engagement and thought leadership.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

California energy policy

CPUC processes

Public speaking

Regulatory strategy

Energy storage

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science / Public Policy / Economics / Business / Engineering

Advanced degree in Law / Public Policy / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Hydrostor is seeking a Director of Regulatory & External Affairs to lead policy advocacy and regulatory engagement in California and key markets. You will shape long-duration energy storage policy, engage with CPUC, utilities, and industry groups, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive market development and project opportunities.

You will manage external consultants and ensure compliance with lobbying requirements while aligning with Hydrostor’s global government and regulatory