Senior Environmental Permitting Lead — Renewable Energy

Pattern Energy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattern Energy Group in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide environmental and permitting support for wind, solar, storage, and transmission development projects. You will assess risk, obtain required permits, and support policy work as appropriate.

The role requires seven+ years in environmental permitting, strong collaboration with project teams and consultants, and travel to project locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years experience in environmental permitting or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects across development stages.
• Familiarity with regulatory regimes across varied locations.
• Ability to work with developers, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and time management with a team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental studies and permitting for wind, solar, storage, and transmission development projects.
• Assess environmental risks and communicate mitigation recommendations to teams and management.
• Obtain required environmental permits from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Supervise environmental consultants, including scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for potential acquisitions and evaluate implications.
• Track local, state, and federal regulatory developments affecting Pattern’s portfolio.
• Represent Pattern at industry conferences, working groups, and with agencies and governments.
• Support broader project development activities as needed.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk communication

Team collaboration

Education

Technical undergraduate degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Pattern Energy Group in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide environmental and permitting support for wind, solar, storage, and transmission development projects. You will assess risk, obtain required permits, and support policy work as appropriate.

The role requires seven+ years in environmental permitting, strong collaboration with project teams and consultants, and travel to project locations.