Hydro Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

401(k) Match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy seeks a Compliance Analyst to join its Regulatory Affairs Team. The role will support licensing and regulatory requirements, track compliance obligations, oversee permitting, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a background in environmental science or policy, plus experience in regulatory compliance and permitting processes, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, environmental policy, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience with permitting processes and compliance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project relicensing, including strategy development, environmental field studies, scheduling, and coordination of consultants and vendors.
• Track, monitor, and report on license compliance requirements.
• Interface with Federal and State Regulatory Personnel and support the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits for planned or emergency site work and project improvements.
• Ensure project compliance across multiple geographic divisions, in coordination with the Operations department, utilizing an Information Management System.
• Analyze scientific and operational data, prepare compliance plans and reports.
• Evaluate site-specific regulatory requirements and ensure adherence.
• Conduct regulatory due diligence on potential acquisitions of new hydroelectric facilities.
• Support training for new regulatory interns.
• Perform other regulatory and compliance duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, environmental policy, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Information Management Systems

Job description

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy seeks a Compliance Analyst to join its Regulatory Affairs Team. The role will support licensing and regulatory requirements, track compliance obligations, oversee permitting, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a background in environmental science or policy, plus experience in regulatory compliance and permitting processes, and strong organizational and communication skills.