Environmental Manager

Clēnera, LLC; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental & vision coverage paid

HSA & FSA plans

RSU plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Clēnera, LLC is seeking an Environmental Manager to drive permitting strategy and environmental risk management for utility-scale solar and storage projects across the portfolio. You will lead environmental programs, supervise staff and consultants, and coordinate with Development, Engineering, and Legal teams to integrate environmental requirements from early planning through construction.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, budget development, and stakeholder engagement with federal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, natural resources, geography, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in environmental permitting, consulting, renewable energy development or related.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting strategy, and risk management across multiple development projects.
• Manage workstreams to support schedules, objectives, and portfolio growth.
• Establish permitting strategies and approval pathways to reduce risk.
• Provide leadership to Environmental Specialists and consultants.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and scopes of work for environmental efforts.
• Build relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on environmental risks and regulatory developments.
• Direct due diligence during acquisitions and new development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction teams.
• Oversee preparation of studies, permit applications, and agency submissions.
• Develop internal standards and best practices to improve permitting efficiency.
• Escalate complex issues impacting schedules or costs.
• Support executive presentations with environmental insights.

Skills

Permitting strategy

Regulatory expert

Due diligence

Environmental compliance

Consultant management

Risk assessment

Environmental data analysis

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clēnera is a tier‑one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility‑scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross‑functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Environmental Manager oversees environmental strategy, permitting execution, and environmental risk management across a portfolio of utility‑scale solar and energy storage projects. You will provide leadership for environmental programs, environmental personnel, permitting initiatives, consultant management, and regulatory engagement activities while ensuring environmental considerations are integrated into project development and pre‑construction decision making.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead environmental planning, permitting strategy, and environmental risk management activities across a portfolio of development projects.
• Manage and prioritize environmental workstreams to support project schedules, development objectives, and portfolio growth targets.
• Establish environmental permitting strategies and approval pathways that optimize project success and reduce development risk.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Environmental Specialists, Senior Environmental Specialists, and external environmental consultants.
• Develop environmental budgets, forecasts, and consultant scopes of work while managing environmental expenditures.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, and environmental stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on environmental risks, permitting challenges, regulatory developments, and project viability considerations.
• Direct environmental due diligence activities for project acquisitions, market expansions, and new development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Transmission, Land, Legal, and Construction teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning.
• Oversee preparation and quality review of environmental studies, permit applications, environmental assessments, and agency submissions.
• Develop internal standards, processes, and best practices that improve permitting efficiency and environmental risk management across the organization.
• Escalate and resolve complex environmental issues that could significantly impact project schedules, costs, or development outcomes.
• Support executive presentations, investment decisions, and project approval processes by providing environmental recommendations and portfolio‑level insights.
• Monitor environmental regulations, policy developments, and industry trends to proactively identify business impacts and opportunities.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross‑functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, natural resources, geography, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in environmental permitting, environmental consulting, renewable energy development/construction, or related.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company‑specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Establishes environmental permitting and compliance strategies that support portfolio objectives and long‑term project success.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert on environmental regulations and advises leadership on regulatory risks and opportunities.
  • Ability to direct environmental due diligence efforts and integrate environmental risk considerations into business decisions.
  • Proven experience leading all environmental and cultural permitting efforts, not limited to NEPA, CUP, SUP, AQWD, SPCC, FAA and ensure compliance during construction and operations.
  • Experience directing environmental consultants during permitting efforts to create robust and construction sensitive plans to prevent budget and schedule challenges.
  • Ability to resolve highly complex environmental issues while balancing environmental, business, financial, and schedule considerations.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and report on EHS data.
  • Strong ability to communicate environmental strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Develops team capabilities and creates an environment that drives strong environmental performance and continuous improvement.
  • Self‑motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.