Regulatory Affairs Manager

ORPC, Inc.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to bridge science, engineering and policy. Based in our Portland, Maine office with flexible work-from-home options, you will lead permitting and compliance for a global portfolio and engage with communities and regulators.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to drive project proposals and represent ORPC at major industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited university; advanced degree desirable.
• 3–5 years of project management experience focused on environmental or energy licensing.
• Deep familiarity with FERC licensing, NEPA, and state agency procedures; international exposure is a plus.
• Experience with environmental monitoring fieldwork and complex document preparation.
• Strong teamwork, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting, licensing, and compliance strategies for our global portfolio (U.S., Canada, Chile, Europe).
• Develop forward-thinking policy recommendations to streamline licensing across jurisdictions.
• Facilitate transparent dialogue with communities and stakeholders during meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to shape proposals and represent ORPC at conferences.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory expertise

FERC licensing

NEPA compliance

GIS mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental monitoring

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited university

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

About Us

At Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), we believe that rivers and tides can play a key role in the transition to clean and sustainable energy. By joining our team, you will be making a tangible contribution to the deployment of renewable energy solutions that help communities reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and build a more resilient energy future. With a unique track record in the development and operation of marine energy projects that have already delivered electricity to the grid, ORPC continues to expand to make renewable energy accessible in many parts of the world. For more information, visit www.orpc.co.

About the position

We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager who bridges the gap between complex science, engineering, and public policy. In this role, you won't just track compliance, you will be a strategic liaison and a trusted voice, mediating interactions between our engineering staff, scientific agencies, government regulators, and the local communities hosting our projects. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of environmental stewardship and cutting‑edge engineering, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Navigate Global Compliance: Lead the permitting, licensing, and compliance strategies for our global portfolio (U.S., Canada, Chile, and Europe). You'll interact directly with government agencies and establish robust compliance tracking tools to keep our projects moving safely and efficiently.
• Champion Environmental Policy: Champion the NEPA process and associated environmental assessments. You will develop forward‑thinking policy recommendations to streamline and accelerate marine renewable energy licensing across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Engage Communities & Stakeholders: Facilitate transparent, respectful dialogue during public meetings and informal stakeholder discussions. You will ensure local communities are informed, heard, and valued.
• Collaborate Across Boundaries: Work together with our internal engineering and development teams to shape project proposals, analyze market trends, and represent ORPC at major industry conferences and functions.

What You Bring to the Team

• Educational Background: A Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited university; an advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Proven Experience: 3 to 5 years of project management experience specifically focused on environmental or energy licensing support.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep familiarity with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process, NEPA, and state‑level agency procedures. International regulatory exposure is a major plus.
• Technical & Field Comfort: Familiarity with environmental monitoring fieldwork, complex document preparation, and the ability to balance multiple conflicting project demands.
• Team‑First Mindset: A deeply positive, respectful attitude with a full commitment to safety, teamwork, and cross‑functional collaboration. Experience with GIS mapping, marine science, or civil/environmental engineering is beneficial, as is on‑water and safety experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position is based out of our Portland, Maine office with flexible work‑from‑home options. You should expect prolonged periods of desk/computer work, the ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally, and the flexibility to travel to conferences and project sites as needed to support our global mission.

Why ORPC?

At ORPC, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and the importance of ecological stewardship. We offer a collaborative culture where your voice is heard and your safety is our top priority. Join us in building a sustainable world, one project at a time.