Regulatory & Certification Affairs Principal

The role

The Regulatory & Certification Affairs Principal will shape the regulatory and certification landscape for battery energy storage. This person will serve as a subject matter expert and external voice on regulatory, certification, standards, and public policy matters.

What you will do

• Serve as subject matter expert and external voice on regulatory, certification, standards, and public policy matters.
• Monitor proposed and emerging legislation, regulations, codes, standards, and certification requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, regulators, standards organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Moment Energy in industry working groups, technical committees, and regulatory proceedings.
• Identify upcoming regulatory and certification changes and translate impact into recommendations.
• Advocate for science-based, technology-neutral, and practical regulatory and certification frameworks.
• Engage with policymakers to educate them on BESS technology and safety.
• Develop and execute strategies to influence proposed policies and regulations.
• Coordinate responses to proposed regulatory changes including comment letters and position papers.
• Work with Engineering and Certification teams to ensure technical positions are accurately represented.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, public policy, certification, standards development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, regulators, policymakers, standards organizations, certification bodies, or industry associations.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environment surrounding energy, electricity, batteries, clean technology, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory or technical issues and translate them into clear strategic recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of how regulations, codes, standards, and certification requirements influence technology development and commercialization.
• Ability to operate independently, identify emerging issues, and develop proactive strategies.
• Strong judgment and political awareness.

Nice to have

• Experience working with AHJs, utilities, fire authorities, electrical authorities, or permitting bodies.
• Experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public affairs within the energy or clean technology sector.
• Experience working with lithium-ion battery systems.
• Familiarity with evaluation processes for battery repurposing facilities, shipping regulations, grid interconnection, and circular economy frameworks.
• Familiarity with US and Canadian national fire codes, electrical codes, and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical product / battery safety testing and certification processes via NRTLs.

Benefits

• Employee equity
• Robust RRSP matching program
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits through Manulife
• Paid time off
• Paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Generous paid sick leave
• Company socials
• Weekly yoga/fitness
• Free EV charging on-site
• Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy
• Coffee and snacks for the office

About the company

Moment Energy repurposes large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems. The company aims to build a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted.