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Senior Regulatory and Natural Resources Consultant

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McMillen, Inc is currently seeking a Senior Regulatory and Natural Resources Consultant to join our Hydropower Licensing and Natural Resources team. Primary responsibilities include supporting regulatory experts, scientists, and engineers in preparing hydropower licensing, permitting, and compliance documents, consulting with agency and stakeholder groups, and supporting project management activities in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements. Additional duties involve managing hydropower licensing activities, organizing complex documents, managing deliverables, and collaborating with clients, in-house staff, and subcontractors.

The preferred location for this position is in Seattle, Boise, or Portland, but remote or hybrid arrangements will be considered based on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work effectively as part of a team of regulatory experts, environmental scientists, and engineers on water resources projects.
2. Exhibit excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including authoring licensing documents, preparing meeting minutes, presentation materials, and supporting meetings.
3. Identify project needs, take initiative, work independently, seek solutions, and implement recommendations.
4. Balance multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment across multiple locations.
5. Maintain high organization and attention to detail.
6. Serve as project manager for regulatory, environmental, and permitting projects, acting as a task leader on larger projects.
7. Contribute to research and business development efforts for regulatory and natural resources teams.
8. Collaborate effectively with the water resources team and build trust through high-quality work products.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in FERC hydropower licensing, permitting, or NEPA-related work; consulting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Public/Environmental Policy, or related field.
• Background in natural resources (fisheries, water resources, terrestrial, etc.) preferred.
• Experience managing natural resource study programs.
• Technical writing, document management, and administrative skills required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; GIS experience a plus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $105,000 - $135,000 annually
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) with match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, Stock Ownership opportunities, Wellness Reimbursement.

Who We Are:

McMillen, Inc. (McMillen) is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm offering scalable, multi-disciplinary capabilities. We provide balanced perspectives and realistic solutions across water resources, energy, dams, infrastructure, fisheries, aquaculture, and restricted access markets, with experts across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and France. Our approach balances technical precision with collaborative delivery throughout all project phases, from feasibility to startup and testing. We support our employees' growth and innovation while fostering a healthy work-life balance.

EEO Statement:

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position. No recruiters, please. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.