Regulatory Coordinator Generation

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Department: PG Administration

Location:

Pollock Pines, CA, US,

Category:

Apply by Date:02/11/2026

Posting Type:Open

For over 75 years, SMUD has been a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, delivering safe, reliable electricity at affordable rates. Serving Sacramento since 1946, our commitment to the community drives us to lead in clean energy and environmental stewardship. Our Upper American River Project (UARP), with its reservoirs and powerhouses, supplies about 20% of our customer demand, playing a vital role in ensuring system reliability and operational flexibility.

The UARP plays a crucial role in providing operational flexibility, reliable service, and affordable energy. Protecting this important infrastructure is a top priority. Our Dam Safety Program works closely with multiple teams to ensure we meet all federal and state requirements, including those from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). Led by our Chief Dam Safety Engineer, the program takes a comprehensive, team-based approach to protect public safety, property, and the environment.

Coordinates the development and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory compliance program for SMUD’s Power Generation assets. Ensures that all necessary documents meet regulatory requirements and serves as the key contact for all compliance-related interactions, both internally and with external agencies.

Oversee regulatory compliance for all power generation assets, including thermal, gas, hydro, and renewables. Provide functional expertise to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compliance leadership:
  Direct, plan and monitor compliance activities across all asset types.
• Expertise and direction:
  Act as a subject matter expert for key regulatory bodies, including FERC, NERC, DSOD, and CEC.
• Risk management:
  
  Proactively manage compliance issues, adapting to new and revised standards for all assigned areas, including dam safety, gas pipelines, and nuclear operations.

HYDRO/DAM SAFETY

• Compliance
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  • Oversee the regulatory compliance program for SMUD's hydropower assets, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, including FERC Part 12 and DSOD requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and manage timely responses to agency inquiries.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to external agencies (e.g., FERC, DSOD, ACE), interpreting regulations and coordinating all necessary reporting and filings.
• Program and Data Management
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  • Develop, implement and maintain program procedures, policies and systems to support dam safety operations.
  • Manage project documentation and archiving processes, ensuring records are organized, accessible and audit ready.
  • Safeguard Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) and other sensitive data.
• Emergency Coordination and Training
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  • Serve as the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Coordinator, ensuring its development, review and update based on drills and real incidents.
  • Coordinate training to promote staff awareness of safety and compliance protocols.
  • Schedule emergency drills and coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure readiness.
• Audits and Corrective Actions
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  • Coordinate internal and external audits and inspections.
  • Manage the implementation of corrective actions and ensure timely completion.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. If no degree, nine (9+) years of relevant work experience is required.

• Five or more (5+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in compliance, engineering, maintenance, operation, or construction activities related to power generation or relevant field.

• Comprehensive understanding of hydro/dam safety, gas pipeline, NERC, and nuclear regulations, along with proficiency in project and contract management, economic and environmental analysis, and contractor oversight, and electric…