Environmental Compliance & Strategy Manager - Renewables

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short and long-term disability

life insurance

voluntary benefits

family care benefits

employee assistance program

paid time off and bonding leave

paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy seeks a Manager, Environmental Compliance & Strategy, EPC, to lead environmental compliance efforts for wind, transmission, and solar projects in the U.S. and Canada.

This role coordinates with EPC, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure permit compliance and effective risk management. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in renewable energy projects, strong knowledge of stormwater controls, and the ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in environmental, natural resources, or energy-related projects, preferably in renewable energy.
• Experience with wind, transmission, and/or solar power permitting, environmental construction compliance, and environmental fieldwork.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and provincial environmental regulations related to stormwater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air quality, wildlife, archaeology, environmental due diligence, and associated compliance programs.
• Extensive experience with stormwater best management practices, including design, implementation, maintenance, and cost considerations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional project teams and managing environmental consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental construction permit compliance activities in coordination with Pattern EPC group managers, engineering and construction managers, project construction contractors, and Pattern Environmental Development and Operations teams.
• Manage and coordinate project environmental personnel, including environmental consultants, EPC and specialty contractors, regulatory authorities, and local interest groups as appropriate.
• Conduct environmental compliance reviews, participate in monthly management meetings, complete site audits, and support compliance root-cause analysis investigations and reviews.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Pattern environmental compliance programs, procedures, and project execution documents.
• Create, maintain, and update project environmental compliance matrices during project execution.
• Develop and deliver Environmental Awareness Training for EPC and contractor staff.
• Coordinate with federal, state, provincial, and local environmental agency leads to resolve environmental concerns during construction.
• Budget for and manage consultants providing project-level environmental support services, including construction environmental monitoring and wildlife mitigation strategies.
• Represent Pattern in industry organizations and technical committees, supporting benchmarking, collaboration, and thought leadership across the renewable energy sector.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stormwater BMPs

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in science field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pattern Energy seeks a Manager, Environmental Compliance & Strategy, EPC, to lead environmental compliance efforts for wind, transmission, and solar projects in the U.S. and Canada.

This role coordinates with EPC, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure permit compliance and effective risk management. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in renewable energy projects, strong knowledge of stormwater controls, and the ability to travel up to 25% as needed.