Regulatory & Compliance Analyst

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

FSA

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program

LifeMart discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its Regulatory Affairs Team in Bethesda, MD. You will lead and support initiatives to ensure licensing and regulatory compliance across multiple hydro facilities.

Responsibilities include tracking obligations, coordinating permitting, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes data analysis, regulatory planning, and intern training in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, policy, Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience in regulatory compliance or environmental compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience with permitting processes and compliance tracking.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and prepare regulatory plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with relicensing strategy, planning and coordination of environmental studies.
• Track, monitor and report license compliance requirements.
• Interface with Federal and State regulators to obtain permits.
• Ensure project compliance across divisions with Operations and IMS.
• Analyze data, prepare compliance plans and reports.
• Evaluate site-specific regulatory requirements and adherence.
• Support due diligence on acquisitions of hydro facilities.
• Assist training of regulatory interns.
• Perform other regulatory and compliance duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental data analysis

Permitting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Policy/Engineering or related field

Job description

About Us: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and operates 85 hydroelectric facilities across the United States. We are a dynamic and growing company that is committed to sustainable energy production and regulatory excellence. Our Regulatory Affairs Team is responsible for ensuring that our hydroelectric projects are operated in 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering strong relationships with project stakeholders.

About the Role: We are seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our Regulatory Affairs Team. This role will support and lead various compliance-related initiatives to ensure adherence to licensing and regulatory requirements. The Compliance Analyst will work closely with the Licensing and Compliance Manager to track compliance obligations, oversee permitting processes, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with project relicensing, including overall strategy development, planning and execution of environmental field studies, and 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.

What Skills & Experience You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, environmental policy, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous 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.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and prepare regulatory plans and reports.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Information Management Systems is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities.

Eagle Creek RE Management, LLC (together with its affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer