Senior Environmental Permitting Lead — Renewable Energy

Pattern Energy

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 138,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.