FERC Hydropower Licensing & Compliance Specialist

Mead & Hunt, Inc; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

401K with company match

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional for our dams and hydropower team in Wisconsin. The role involves supporting FERC licensing, compliance documentation, and stakeholder engagement across projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in hydropower-related work and strong technical writing skills, with experience managing relicensing and client relationships. Some travel is required as part of project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in hydropower.
• Experience with hydropower compliance and relicensing projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with FERC hydropower licensing and compliance projects, including relicensing documents.
• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with stakeholders and resource agencies.
• Schedule and participate in stakeholder meetings; write technical reports and compliance plans.
• Create and file annual compliance documents and perform field surveys/site visits.
• Assist business development through client relationships and proposals.

Skills

Hydropower compliance

Technical writing

FERC relicensing

Client relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional for our dams and hydropower team in Wisconsin. The role involves supporting FERC licensing, compliance documentation, and stakeholder engagement across projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in hydropower-related work and strong technical writing skills, with experience managing relicensing and client relationships. Some travel is required as part of project support.