Specialist, Environmental (Regional)

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Regional) to support environmental compliance and program implementation across multiple sites in the North Region. The role emphasizes field presence and travel, working with Facility Management to ensure adherence to regulations and company programs.

The position requires 2+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Expect 40–50% travel and a hybrid work model with some office and field site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental roles.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of federal/state environmental regulations (RCRA, CWA, CAA).
• Experience with environmental compliance at industrial or renewable energy facilities.
• Ability to interpret permits and regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and reinforce environmental compliance and safety culture across all assigned facilities.
• Support facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and assist with environmental reports and regulatory filings.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and compliance assessments across multiple states.
• Identify environmental risks and develop corrective actions.
• Implement environmental programs such as SPCC, SWPPP, and waste management programs.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits.
• Support Environmental Compliance Management Systems (ECMS).
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts.
• Support spill response and incident reporting.
• Provide training to site personnel.
• Travel required (40-50%) across WA, OR, NV, UT, ID, WY, CO, NE, IA and OK.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental compliance

Reporting & data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

Under the direction of the Environmental Director, the Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance and program implementation across the North Region. North Region States include but may not be limited to Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa and Oklahoma.

This role partners closely with Facility Management and Operations to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and company programs, including hazardous waste management, petroleum and chemical handling, spill prevention, and stormwater management.

The position is responsible for supporting consistent environmental performance across multiple sites, ensuring cost-effective use of company resources, and maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Frequent travel across assigned states is required. This is a hybrid role with significant field presence. Work performed in office and field environments, including construction and operational sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Promote and reinforce environmental compliance and safety culture across all assigned facilities.
• Support facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and assist with environmental reports and regulatory filings.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and compliance assessments across multiple states.
• Identify environmental risks and develop corrective actions.
• Implement environmental programs such as SPCC, SWPPP, and waste management programs.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits.
• Support Environmental Compliance Management Systems (ECMS).
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts.
• Support spill response and incident reporting.
• Provide training to site personnel.
• Travel required (40-50%) across WA, OR, NV, UT, ID, WY, CO, NE, IA and OK.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (RCRA, CWA, CAA).
• Experience with environmental compliance at industrial or renewable energy facilities.
• Ability to interpret permits and regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems.

What Would Be Nice

• Multi-site experience preferred
• DOT hazardous materials certification is a plus.
• Experience with Tier II reporting is a plus.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$77,000 — $95,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants: Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.

Notice to California Applicants: Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

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