Sr Compliance Specialist

Constellation; Holtwood (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation seeks a Sr. Compliance Specialist to lead the development and adherence to FERC licenses for hydroelectric facilities. The role administers the license compliance program, tracks articles and commitments, and coordinates with operations, environmental, engineering, maintenance, and legal teams.

On-site leadership for walkdowns and inspections is required. Responsibilities include preparing filings, reports, and compliance documentation, supporting audits and agency communications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years in related roles.
• Experience across ISO, NERC and regional licensing processes.
• Knowledge of FERC, ISO, NERC, TSA Gas standards and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track compliance with FERC license articles, orders, settlements, and related commitments.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit FERC filings, annual reports, plans, notifications, and compliance docs.
• Support relicensing, license amendments, variances, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to schedule, complete, document, and retain compliance evidence.
• Maintain compliance trackers, calendars, evidence files, corrective action logs, and reports.
• Assist with FERC inspections, audits, inquiries, and data requests.
• Track agency consultation requirements with FERC and other agencies.

Skills

FERC compliance

Regulatory interpretation

ISO/NERC knowledge

Licensing procedures

Data tracking & reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate’s degree + 7 years experience

High school diploma / GED + 9 years experience

Job description

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon‑free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon‑free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, a robust wellness program, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days, and much more.

Primary Purpose Of Position

Provide expertise on development of and adherence to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Licenses for Conowingo Hydroelectric Facility and Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility. The Sr. Compliance Specialist is responsible for administering the FERC license compliance program, tracking license articles and commitments, coordinating as needed with operations, environmental, engineering, maintenance, outage, and legal teams. The role prepares filings, reports, and compliance documentation, and supports audits, inspections, and agency/stakeholder communications. The position is on site to lead and support walkdowns and inspections.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Monitor and track compliance with FERC license articles, orders, settlement agreements, and related regulatory commitments.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit FERC-required filings, annual reports, plans, notifications, and compliance documentation.
• Support relicensing, license amendment, variances, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure required work is scheduled, completed, documented, and retained as compliance evidence.
• Maintain compliance trackers, calendars, evidence files, corrective action logs, and reporting tools.
• Support FERC inspections, audits, inquiries, and data requests.
• Track agency consultation requirements with FERC, state resource agencies, USFWS, NOAA Fisheries, SHPO, and other stakeholders as applicable.
• Identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical program and 5 years of experience, or 9 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
• 5‑years experience working in any combination of electric utility transmission, operations, regulatory, legal or financial disciplines.
• Associate’s degree with 7 years of related experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and determine compliance requirements associated with ISO, NERC and regional standards and other related federal, state and local licensing processes, procedures and agencies.
• Experience with and knowledge of FERC, ISO, NERC and TSA Gas standards and associated tasks for power generation facilities, including regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for specific disciplines, various installations, or services.
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or law.
• Experience working with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydropower licensing and compliance regulations, related statutory provisions, and other regulatory agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Ability to interpret permits, regulations, licenses, regulatory orders, settlement agreements, and compliance obligations.
• Experience implementing FERC relicensing, license amendments, annual compliance reporting, environmental monitoring, recreation plans, shoreline management, fish passage, or public‑use facilities.
• Experience with document management, compliance tracking systems, project management, and cross‑functional coordination.