Senior Regulatory and Natural Resources Consultant

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Senior Regulatory and Natural Resources Consultant

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Regulatory and Natural Resources Consultant to join our Hydropower Licensing and Natural Resources team. Primary responsibilities will be to provide support to a team of regulatory experts, scientists, and engineers to prepare hydropower licensing, permitting and compliance documents, perform consultation with agency and stakeholder groups, and support project management activities in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements. Other key responsibilities include providing project support for hydropower licensing activities, organization and coordination of complex documents, management of deliverables, and collaboration with clients, in-house project staff and sub-contractors.

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

Responsibilities:

• Work effectively as part of a team of regulatory experts, environmental scientists, and engineers on water resources projects.
• Exhibit excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including the ability to coordinate and interact with coworkers, clients and project stakeholders. Examples of specific tasks include authoring project licensing documents, preparing meeting minutes, presentation materials, and providing meeting support.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify project needs, take initiative, work independently, seek solutions, and implement recommendations.
• Successfully balance multiple tasks in a deadline-driven work environment and in coordination with staff located across multiple office locations.
• Pay close attention to details and maintain a high level of organization.
• Serve as project manager for regulatory, environmental, and permitting projects and function as a task leader on larger projects.
• Contribute to research and business development efforts for other regulatory and natural resources staff and regional marketing teams as requested.
• Collaborate effectively with the water resources team and gain the confidence and trust of others through the execution of high-quality work products.

 Qualifications:

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

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $105,000 – 135,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.