Regulatory & Certification Affairs Principal
Core
Shape the regulatory and certification landscape for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and influence how requirements evolve to enable safe deployment and growth.
Role type
Principal, Regulatory & Certification Affairs
Builds
Regulatory strategies, policy positions, certification roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement plans for BESS technology.
Domain
Clean energy / Battery storage / Public policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Regulatory affairs, government relations, public policy, standards development, stakeholder management, strategic analysis, technical translation, market expansion assessment
Preferred skills
AHJ/utility engagement, lithium-ion battery systems knowledge, UL certification processes
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor emerging legislation and certification requirements for BESS; build relationships with regulators, standards bodies, and policymakers; represent the company in industry working groups and regulatory proceedings; translate regulatory changes into recommendations for engineering and leadership; advocate for technology-neutral frameworks; coordinate responses to proposed regulations; assess regulatory barriers for market expansion; develop internal awareness of regulatory developments.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship