Senior Regulatory Consultant

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior Consultant to manage projects and support regulatory and science project work in Anchorage, Alaska. Our flexibility and core values include prioritizing relationships, which allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment (remote/office).

Salary: $100,000-125,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

A regulatory professional with a minimum of 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Planning, Outdoor Recreation, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Knowledgeable: In-depth knowledge of state and federal regulatory processes, including but not limited to FERC licensing, NEPA, State 401 Clean Water Act, and US Army Corps Engineers 404 permits. Knowledge and experience with Alaska-specific regulatory drivers and stakeholder groups is highly desirable. Must possess excellent oral communication skills, including presentation abilities, with advanced writing and editing abilities.

Relationship-focused: The ideal candidate will forge long-term professional relationships with existing clients to obtain continued work, as well as engage in new client development, and attract work by marketing, proposal writing, strategizing, and maintaining professional relationships. Additionally, peer mentoring and mentoring of junior level employees will be a focus.

Project Manager: Experience working on various aspects of large projects, working directly with senior leaders and clients to provide practical solutions to complex problems affecting renewable energy, water, and the environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

About the Position

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, managing the work of staff on multiple projects concurrently, and will oversee the deliverable process, while evaluating opportunities for improvement on efficiencies and modifications of overall project objectives. Additionally, this position has the potential to manage projects, with responsibility for preparing strategic scopes and proposals.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory knowledge, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our teams thrive on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define your future.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.