Water Resource Manager

Elevate Power Management LLC is seeking a Water Resource Manager in Albany, NY. The role involves watershed management, unit outage planning, and energy production forecasting, ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in environmental sciences or watershed management, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of $80K–120K per year and is full-time.
Relevate Power is on a mission to be the most trusted 24/7 renewable energy company in rural and suburban America. We develop, acquire, and operate hydropower, solar, and storage projects, supplying clean energy to impactful local organizations while prioritizing environmental health. Our mission is rooted in values that focus on industry excellence, people development, and responsible asset management. Our values include using the company to grow people, keeping our word, maintaining safe spaces, data-driven decision-making, trying new things, and achieving results. Join us in our journey to elevate the future of renewable energy and communities in America.

Job Summary:
As the Water Resource Manager on the Operations team, your focus will be on overall watershed management and coordination of unit outage planning and generation production forecasting. You'll be responsible for ensuring public safety and recreational use in the watersheds, and providing regulatory compliance support in river management and generation marketing. Your leadership and strategic planning skills will be instrumental in shaping the future of our company and contributing to our mission of clean energy transformation.
Responsibilities:
• Practice safe work habits in compliance with Elevate Power's HSSE Managed System, ESG, risk, and compliance policies.
• Manage watersheds and water resources using principles of sustainable development and hydroelectric power operation.
• Determine operating limits for hydraulic facilities and generating stations.
• Develop optimization strategies for better use of water resources and maximizing commercial benefits.
• Provide forecasts for energy production for budgeting and planning.
• Coordinate community relations and public safety in watershed management.
• Participate in the administration of the Emergency Action Plan.
• Assist with FERC filing and reporting and meet river compliance targets.
• Support and communicate with company marketing staff and Generation Asset Management.
• Drive professional growth and development by setting and achieving clear objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Promote and embody the company's core values, fostering a culture of alignment and commitment among team members.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in watershed management or environmental sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, power production, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to water licensing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and effective collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a willingness to travel as needed.