Director of Regulatory Affairs

The role

Lead the company's regulatory strategy for subsea geothermal power projects and products. Act as the main contact with federal and state energy and environmental regulators, and advise executives on regulatory risk, timing and cost.

What you will do

• Build and run a regulatory roadmap for current and planned projects, and advise executives on regulatory risk, timing, and cost
• Manage filings and relationships with the Marine Minerals Administration, NOAA, US Fish and Wildlife, US Army Corps of Engineers, DOE, and EPA
• Lead engagement with State energy planning, land use, and coastal agencies on permits for cable and shore infrastructure
• Lead transmission and interconnection regulatory work, including FERC filings and RTO/ISO processes
• Oversee permit applications and environmental reviews, including NEPA
• Draft comments and testimony on proposed rules, and represent the company in coalitions and trade associations
• Maintain the regulatory compliance program, including NERC reliability standards where they apply, prepare for audits, and report to executives and the board
• Partner with the Director of Environmental Affairs to anticipate regulatory change and clear the path for permits and approvals

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in energy regulatory affairs, utility regulation, or a related legal or policy role
• At least 5 years engaging directly with regulators
• Experience with environmental permitting and NEPA review
• Ability to translate technical and legal requirements into clear guidance for non-specialists
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including testimony and senior-level briefings

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor (JD) or a Masters degree in a related field
• Prior service at a regulatory agency, utility, or grid operator, or as a legislative staffer on an energy committee
• Experience with microgrids, long-duration energy storage, distributed generation, or critical infrastructure
• Familiarity with projects on Department of Defense installations and related federal energy programs
• Experience managing outside counsel, consultants, and regulatory budgets

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity; equity is granted to every full-time employee
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible PTO including 12 paid company holidays
• Travel to deployment sites in locations such as the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and the Azores
• Participate in sea trials and deployment operations with oceanographic institutions
• Work with technology spanning high-power electronics, marine systems, and clean energy
• Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
• Access to the company boat, free meals and snacks

Before you apply

• Final base salary is set by internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and work experience
• A recruiter will discuss compensation in more detail if you are selected for consideration

About the company

Endurance is building modular subsea geothermal power plants to convert thermal resources under the ocean into baseload power. It is a pre-revenue startup backed by Founders Fund, Felicis, First Round Capital, and Point72 Ventures.