Hydropower.
Our Focus.
Our Passion.

Our Story

We provide practical solutions for complex renewable energy, water, and environmental projects.

For nearly 60 years, Kleinschmidt has provided engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting services to energy companies and government agencies across North America.

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We work at the intersection of regulatory requirements, environmental science, and engineering solutions.

More Than Consultants,
We Are Your Partner.

Our Expertise

Hydropower specialists focused on developing engineering, regulatory, and environmental solutions.

From modernizing legacy facilities to designing new projects from the ground up, we bring deep technical expertise and a practical, problem-solving mindset to your project. Our focus? Helping you reduce costs, boost revenue, and deliver reliable power for future generations.

Clients trust us because we get it right the first time. Our reputation is built on clarity, precision, and the ability to navigate hydropower development’s complex technical, regulatory, and legal terrain. Every project is staffed with seasoned professionals, and your core team stays with you from start to finish.

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Sorting through regulatory agency jurisdictions and their requirements, regardless of the project size or complexity, is often characterized as a daunting task. We have been helping companies like yours navigate the regulatory process for more than four decades; this is an area where experience matters! Let us help you turn regulatory red tape into a clear, navigable path.

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With experience on 275+ projects, Kleinschmidt combines biological, regulatory, and engineering know‑how to design fish passage and hatchery systems that keep your hydropower facility compliant, protect aquatic life, and advance your project with the assurance of an industry‑leading team.

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Our FERC‑qualified engineers and independent consultants have translated hundreds of dam inspections into clear, cost‑smart action plans, helping owners secure spillways, gates, and entire structures while staying compliant. We provide integrated studies, inspections, and designs that meet the needs of today’s dam owners. You can rest assured your project is in the best hands.

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Kleinschmidt has transformed tough land and water resource challenges—whether ecosystem assessments, habitat and river restorations, watershed or reservoir management, dam removal, fish passage, or wetland impact studies—into sustainable, cost‑smart wins by embedding biologists, planners, and engineers on one seamless team that streamlines permitting, trims budgets and timelines, and delivers resilient solutions that safeguard both your project and the environment.

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Managing the sheer volume of data collected through hydroelectric operations and regulatory compliance can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At Kleinschmidt, we help you turn complex data into clear insights and actionable solutions. Our data specialists, GIS analysts, modelers, and statisticians partner with you to transform your information into a powerful asset, streamlining operations, strengthening compliance, and uncovering trends that drive more intelligent decisions.

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Kleinschmidt has provided Modeling and geographic information system (GIS) services for more than 150 projects throughout the United States and Canada. Our integration of modelers and GIS specialists provides an exceptional capability for solving problems and communicating results.

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We unite hydrologists, hydraulic and civil engineers, and fisheries scientists in a single, agile team that takes your water‑resource project from first analysis through design, permitting, and construction, delivering cost‑smart hydraulic structures and environmental enhancements that protect local ecosystems, win stakeholder and regulatory approval faster, and stand the test of time.

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