EHS Manager, Pre-Operations – Renewable Projects

Invenergy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, North America’s leading developer and operator of large-scale energy projects, seeks an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and BESS projects from development through construction and turnover to operations.

The role partners with Development, Construction, Engineering, and site leadership to embed proactive hazard recognition, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance. Frequent travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive EHS experience in utility-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Invenergy EHS policies, standards, and project-specific plans across wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Partner with Development and project teams during site selection to identify EHS risks early.
• Develop, review, and implement project EHS plans and compliance activities (emergency plans, SPCC, waste, permits).
• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response arrangements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS laws and OSHA requirements.
• Oversee handoffs to Operations and training of site personnel on EHS expectations.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and management reviews; track corrective actions.
• Support contractor EHS expectations during prequalification, bidding, and mobilization.

Skills

EHS experience

Construction safety

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/environmental science/engineering

Job description

Invenergy, North America’s leading developer and operator of large-scale energy projects, seeks an EHS Manager, Pre-Operations to lead environmental, health, and safety programs for wind, solar, and BESS projects from development through construction and turnover to operations.

The role partners with Development, Construction, Engineering, and site leadership to embed proactive hazard recognition, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance. Frequent travel to project sites is required.