Environmental Compliance & Strategy Lead

Pattern Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (401(k)/RRSP)

Paid time off & holidays

Employee referrals

Job summary

Pattern Energy seeks a Manager of Environmental Compliance & Strategy to lead environmental permit compliance for wind, transmission, and solar projects across the United States and Canada. The role collaborates with EPC teams, regulators, and contractors and supports programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance throughout project execution.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental projects, strong knowledge of stormwater and regulatory frameworks, and ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Seven+ years of experience in environmental, natural resources, or energy projects, preferably renewables.
• Experience with wind, transmission, and/or solar permitting and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of stormwater, hazardous materials/waste, air quality, wildlife, and related regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage consultants/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental construction permit compliance activities with EPC and project teams.
• Coordinate environmental personnel, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Conduct reviews, site audits, and root-cause analyses for compliance.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs and procedures.
• Create and update project environmental compliance matrices during execution.
• Deliver Environmental Awareness Training for EPC and contractor staff.
• Coordinate with federal, state, provincial, and local agencies to resolve environmental concerns.
• Manage budgets for consultants providing environmental support.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stormwater management

Regulatory permitting

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 25%

Environmental due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pattern Energy seeks a Manager of Environmental Compliance & Strategy to lead environmental permit compliance for wind, transmission, and solar projects across the United States and Canada. The role collaborates with EPC teams, regulators, and contractors and supports programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance throughout project execution.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental projects, strong knowledge of stormwater and regulatory frameworks, and ability to travel up to 25%.