Regulatory, Compliance & Permitting Talent Pool

(Permitting, CPUC/FERC/OSHA/EPA Compliance, Risk, and Policy Administration)

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced regulatory, permitting, or compliance professional looking for your next opportunity in the utilities or infrastructure industry?

Innovation Consulting LLC is building a nationwide network of highly qualified compliance and permitting professionals for upcoming projects with our utility and energy clients. By joining our Regulatory, Compliance & Permitting Talent Pool, you’ll be first in line when new positions that match your skills, expertise, and availability open up.



This is not an active job opening—it’s your opportunity to pre-register with our recruiting team so we can contact you as soon as a suitable role becomes available. We partner with electric, gas, and water utilities, infrastructure developers, and government agencies to deliver trusted regulatory and compliance expertise on a contract or project basis.

Key Responsibilities (Typical Assignments May Include)

• Managing and coordinating environmental, operational, and safety permitting processes for utility projects.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CPUC, FERC, EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
• Supporting regulatory reporting, documentation, and audit preparation.
• Monitoring changes in legislation or policy and advising internal teams on compliance implications.
• Developing and maintaining compliance tracking systems, documentation, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating with engineering, environmental, and legal teams to align permitting and compliance deliverables.
• (Exact responsibilities will vary by assignment.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with utility permitting, compliance, or risk management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, CEQA/NEPA, Clean Water Act, OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Proven ability to develop, track, and document compliance activities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass background screening and compliance verifications (as applicable).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPEA, CHMM, PMP) desirable but not required.

Why Join Us

At Innovation Consulting LLC, you’ll help utilities and infrastructure organizations maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship. You’ll be supported by a team that values expertise, inclusion, and continuous growth—and you’ll have opportunities to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects nationwide.

Joining our Talent Pool connects you to a recruiting team that understands your regulatory background and keeps you top of mind for upcoming opportunities in permitting and compliance.

Compensation & Benefits (for Future Assignments)

When assigned to a client project through Innovation Consulting LLC, you’ll be a W-2 employee with full access to our comprehensive benefits package:

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Helps cover premiums and out-of-pocket costs. 2025 HRA amounts – $6,600 Employee Only, $10,320 Employee + One, $14,040 Family. Up to $5,000 may carry over to the next year.

401(k) Program: Dollar-for-dollar safe-harbor company match up to 6% of employee contributions, discretionary supplemental match, and 100% immediate vesting.

Paid Time Off: ~11 holidays, 40 hours of sick time, and vacation accrued bi-weekly (2 weeks for 0–2 years, 3 weeks for 3–4 years, 4 weeks for 5+ years).

No waiting period: Benefits eligibility and accruals begin immediately.

How It Works

1. Complete the brief application to join our Regulatory, Compliance & Permitting Talent Pool.
2. Our recruiting team will review your background, verify credentials, and contact you to discuss your expertise and preferences.
3. When a client opportunity aligns with your skills and availability, we’ll reach out directly.
4. You’ll remain active in our database and may update your information at any time to reflect new certifications, regulatory experience, or availability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Innovation Consulting LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.