Associate Regulatory Consultant

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Associate Regulatory Consultant in our South Carolina Office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position has a flexible office/remote schedule requiring 2-3 days in the office, as decided with the hiring manager.

Salary: $26.50-$36.50/hour (based on experience)

Who You Are

A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Planning, Recreation, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field OR a regulatory professional with a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in licensing and compliance work including State and Federal permitting processes (i.e., US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permits, 401 Clean Water Act permitting, Section 106, NEPA).

Relationship-focused: The ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to communicate discrete tasks to other staff, as necessary. The ability to interface with the public, agencies, and clients in a variety of settings with supervision.

Knowledgeable: Professional or collegiate-level writing, communication, and research techniques, and a demonstrated ability to organize and track multiple project assignments. Some experience with or knowledge of federal regulations relating to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc. is preferred.

Motivated: Interest in learning and gaining additional experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel on occasion for in-state and out-of-state meetings or assignments.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

About the Position

The Licensing and Regulatory Specialist position will work on Kleinschmidt's ongoing hydroelectric relicensing/licensing, compliance, and permitting efforts. The successful candidate will participate as part of a team of technical professionals working on primarily hydroelectric, as well as other renewable energy projects in the southeast, with opportunities for additional project work across the country.

This position will assist regulatory professionals and scientists with a wide range of tasks, including preparing applications for federal hydropower licenses through environmental analyses, developing reports, meeting agendas, meeting summaries, and presentations, and preparing state and federal environmental permits. This position may include occasional fieldwork but is primarily an office-based position.

Day-to-day tasks will include project-related research and review of environmental regulations; writing and summarizing environmental, scientific and engineering data; coordinating, attending, and capturing key discussion points/action items from meetings with resource agencies and contractors; and assisting with project schedule and budget planning. The ideal candidate will be able to lead small to medium tasks while managing competing deadlines across various technical areas. Strong writing, organizational, and inter-team communication skills are essential.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, 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 team thrives 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 the future of our planet.

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.