Manager, Public Engagement

Pattern Energy; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life insurance

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Public Engagement Manager to lead engagement for renewable energy projects across development and construction phases. You will translate local insights into strategies, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and guide outreach and education efforts with communities and stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple projects and travel up to 50% across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, project development, campaign management, or related field.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, consultants, and deadlines while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead public engagement for renewable energy projects, from research to outreach and follow-through.
• Assess local conditions, risks, and local government dynamics to guide engagement strategies.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and public education plans.
• Advise project leadership on stakeholder conditions and potential impacts on schedule, budget, and approvals.
• Lead or support outreach, public meetings, hearings, and community events.
• Manage field teams, vendors, and partnerships within scope and budget.
• Document progress, track risks, and report to Public Engagement leadership.

Skills

Public Affairs

Stakeholder Engagement

Campaign Management

Communication Skills

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs/Communications/Political Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.

Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

The Public Engagement Manager owns and directly executes public engagement for a portfolio of renewable energy projects, primarily during development and, as needed, through construction. This is a hands‑on role responsible for carrying the work from stakeholder research and planning through outreach, meetings, issue response, supporter development, and follow‑through. As the lead for local stakeholder risk and engagement on assigned projects, the Manager brings local intelligence into project planning, identifies risks and opportunities, and works with project leadership to implement actions that support site control, permitting, approvals, schedule certainty, and long‑term project viability.

This is an opportunity to play a visible, influential role in advancing renewable energy generation and transmission projects by building trusted local relationships and shaping engagement strategies that respond to the unique needs of each project and community. The Manager works across disciplines, exercises meaningful ownership and judgment, and brings together internal teams and external partners to turn local insight into effective action. This individual‑contributor role may also lead field teams and external partners.

Key Accountabilities

• Own project engagement: Lead the public engagement workstream for assigned projects from stakeholder research and planning through internal alignment and buy‑in, execution, and coordination of significant external commitments.


• Assess local conditions and risk: Conduct local due diligence and stakeholder mapping; monitor local government, civic, and community dynamics, organized opposition, misinformation, and emerging concerns; and translate local intelligence into practical engagement, education, and mitigation strategies.


• Develop and execute engagement strategies: Create stakeholder engagement, public education, supporter development, and advocacy strategies tailored to project stage, commercial priorities, local context, and local, state, provincial, and federal regulatory milestones, including opportunities for informed supporters to participate in public processes.


• Advise and align the project team: Advise project leadership on stakeholder conditions, tradeoffs, reputational considerations, and potential effects on project strategy, schedule, cost, approvals, financing requirements, and long‑term viability. Build cross‑functional alignment with Development, Land, Environmental, Permitting, Legal, Government Affairs, Project Communications, Construction, and Operations and elevate material issues with clear recommendations.


• Lead outreach and communications partnership: Lead or support stakeholder outreach, public meetings, hearings, open houses, and community and landowner events. Partner with the Project Communications lead to develop project positioning, messaging, presentations, outreach materials, digital content, and issue response plans, bringing local insight, stakeholder strategy, and engagement objectives to the communications process.


• Manage commitments, investments, and resources: Develop recommendations for community investments, sponsorships, partnerships, and project commitments; manage approved activities; and lead field teams, consultants, vendors, and local partners within established scopes and budgets.


• Measure, document, and report progress: Track stakeholder risks, supporter development, commitments, milestone readiness, budgets, and resource performance; maintain accurate records in company systems; provide concise updates and recommended actions to project and Public Engagement leadership; and support effective handoffs across development, construction, and operations.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualification/Education Required

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, project development, campaign management, or a related field.


• Experience leading stakeholder engagement efforts for energy, infrastructure, or other complex projects, including alignment with land campaigns, environmental review, permitting, regulatory proceedings, public approvals, and key project milestones.


• Demonstrated experience conducting stakeholder research, evaluating local conditions and reputational risks, developing grassroots or community‑based advocacy strategies, and translating findings into actionable recommendations and mitigation plans.


• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, consultants, and deadlines while collaborating across cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Qualifications Required

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local officials, community leaders, landowners, and members of the public.


• Experience developing strategic messaging, outreach materials, and communication campaigns.


• Ability to navigate conflict, manage sensitive stakeholder concerns, and de‑escalate contentious situations.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and stakeholder management/CRM systems.


• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout North America.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full‑time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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 with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.