Regulatory & Certification Affairs Principal

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**About Moment Energy** Independent energy is here. Help us deploy it. Energy should be free. Free from aging grids, fragile supply chains, and unnecessary extraction. At Moment Energy, we’re building a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted for everyone. The world doesn’t need another promise about energy; it needs proof that a freer future is possible. Moment Energy is the pragmatic liberator of power, the only company certified to turn the largest untapped energy supply into independent energy. Now is the moment. While the industry scraps millions of batteries with decades of life left, we put them to work by repurposing large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems that deliver real-world impact. We were told second-life batteries would never be safe enough or scalable enough. We didn’t argue, we engineered the solution. Today, Moment Energy delivers 5x the energy density and holds the certifications required to deploy energy independence at scale. **Now is the moment. Join us.** **The Role** As we scale our technology and expand across North America, we are looking for a **Regulatory & Certification Affairs Principal** to help shape the regulatory and certification landscape for battery energy storage. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to be at the forefront of the energy transition. Not simply responding to regulations and certification requirements, but helping influence how those requirements evolve! **Responsibilities and Duties** - Serve as Moment Energy's subject matter expert and external voice on regulatory, certification, standards, and public policy matters affecting battery energy storage systems. - Monitor proposed and emerging legislation, regulations, codes, standards, and certification requirements that could impact BESS technology, deployment, recycling, second-life batteries, and grid-connected energy storage. - Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, regulators, standards organizations, certification bodies, industry associations, utilities, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. - Represent Moment Energy in industry working groups, technical committees, standards organizations, regulatory proceedings, and policy discussions. - Identify upcoming regulatory and certification changes early and translate their potential impact into clear recommendations for Engineering, Product, Operations, and Leadership. - Advocate for science-based, technology-neutral, and practical regulatory and certification frameworks that enable safe deployment and growth of battery energy storage. - Proactively engage with policymakers and regulatory stakeholders to educate them on BESS technology, second-life batteries, safety, environmental benefits, and the realities of deploying energy storage systems. - Develop and execute strategies to influence proposed policies, regulations, codes, and certification requirements in ways that support the responsible growth of energy storage. - Coordinate Moment Energy's responses to proposed regulatory changes, including comment letters, stakeholder submissions, consultation responses, and industry position papers. - Work closely with Engineering and Certification teams to understand technical requirements and ensure Moment Energy's technical position is accurately represented in regulatory and policy discussions. - Track certification requirements across relevant jurisdictions and identify opportunities to streamline certification pathways and reduce unnecessary barriers to deployment. - Develop relationships with certification laboratories and organizations to help anticipate changes and improve Moment Energy's certification strategy. - Identify opportunities for Moment Energy to participate in standards development and industry initiatives that will shape the future of energy storage. - Prepare executive briefings, regulatory updates, policy analyses, and recommendations that help leadership understand changes in the external environment. - Maintain a forward-looking regulatory and certification roadmap, identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities. - Partner with Business Development and Sales to understand regulatory barriers affecting customer deployments and help develop solutions to overcome them. - Support market expansion by assessing regulatory and certification requirements in new states, provinces, and markets. - Build internal awareness of regulatory developments and ensure relevant teams understand what is changing, why it matters, and what action is required. - Represent Moment Energy with credibility, professionalism, and technical depth in external policy and regulatory forums. **The Candidate** **We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:** - 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, including experience preparing policy positions, regulatory submissions, briefing materials, or stakeholder communications. - 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 in a rapidly changing environment. - Strong judgment and political awareness, with the ability to understand competing interests and build effective stakeholder strategies. **Nice-to-Have Experience:** - 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. **Why join us?** - Today, we’re delivering 5x the energy density and have all the certifications needed to ship energy independence to the world. - Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world. - Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence. - Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact. - Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more. **We're a fast-paced and dynamic team.** Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute to disrupting the battery industry. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that is working together to save the planet! Fun, health, and wellness are incorporated into our daily schedule and we encourage all our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table to create an interactive workplace. **Moment Energy Benefits Highlights** *(full time, permanent employees only)* **Financial Growth: Employee equity and a robust RRSP matching program.** **Comprehensive Health Coverage:** Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife. **Generous Time Off & Flexibility:** Paid time off plus a paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's, with a generous paid sick leave. **Vibrant Culture & Perks:**Open and collaborative office culture, frequent company socials and wellness programs (weekly yoga/fitness), and free EV charging on-site. **Company Dinner:**Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy. We also have a generous supply of coffee and snacks for the office! **Our Commitments** Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. —--- **Our Values** Our values are key to how we show up every day at Moment Energy! We keep them in the forefront of what we do, and they’re used everywhere. We refer to them when we have tough decisions to make, we give shoutouts based on living out these values, and we include them as part of our performance reviews. We have 5 core values and 1 foundational pillar (Safety is our Foundation) which lays the groundwork for everything we do. **Safety is our Foundation** We prioritize the safety of our products, customers, employees, and the general public above all else. From the workshop to the field, we maintain the highest standards for our batteries in testing manufacturing and deployment, and daily operations. Safety is not only about procedures—it is about vigilance, responsibility, and speaking up when something does not feel right. Safety is everyone's responsibility. We follow safety protocols, use proper equipment, and continuously improve our systems to prevent risks before they occur. If something is unsafe, we stop work and address it. Safety also means protecting our colleagues, customers, and communities by designing reliable products, maintaining safe workspaces, and ensuring our work is done carefully and responsibly. **We’re Building a Greener Future Together:** We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace. We motivate one another, celebrate our successes and embrace eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint. **We Prioritize our Customer’s Needs:** We place our customers at the core of everything we do, ensuring that every decision considers their needs and aims to provide increased value to them. We provide reliable support for our customers, every step of the way. **We’re Open, Honest and Accountable:** We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding, strengthen knowledge sharing, and reduce miscommunication within the team. We admit when we’ve made a mistake, and remedy our actions. We transparently communicate outcomes whether good, bad, or unexpected. **We Think and Act like Owners:** We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities in the organization. We focus on growth, not titles, and we do what needs to be done. **We Treat Everyone with Respect:** We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals. We treat one another with mutual respect to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and heard. We keep an open mind and are willing to learn.