Manager, Environmental Compliance & Strategy

Pattern Energy Group•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Environmental Compliance & Strategy, EPC is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and supporting strategic risk planning for Pattern’s projects during execution, with a primary focus on wind, transmission, and solar energy projects in the United States and Canada, and ancillary support for compliance efforts in other jurisdictions as needed. This role leads and coordinates environmental construction permit compliance activities, supports environmental compliance programs and tools, and works closely with internal project teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local interest groups to ensure Pattern’s projects meet applicable environmental permit, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements. To support ongoing Pattern projects, viable candidates may also be considered if they live near Pattern project locations in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, or New Mexico, as an optional work location arrangement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a science-oriented field such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife, or a related field is required.
Seven or more years of experience in environmental, natural resources, or energy-related projects, preferably in renewable energy.
Experience with wind, transmission, and/or solar power permitting, environmental construction compliance, and environmental fieldwork.
Familiarity with federal, state, and provincial environmental regulations related to stormwater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air quality, wildlife, archaeology, environmental due diligence, and associated compliance programs.
Extensive experience with stormwater best management practices, including design, implementation, maintenance, and cost considerations.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional project teams and managing environmental consultants and contractors.
Strong time management, diplomacy, and specialized environmental compliance knowledge.
Ability to make informed recommendations regarding the interpretation and application of environmental permits, regulations, and laws in evolving regulatory environments.
Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate findings into clear written deliverables.
Strong professional communication skills, including the ability to influence best practices and change within projects and the broader organization.
Ability to multi-task, adapt quickly, work well under pressure, collaborate in large teams and one-on-one settings, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 25%, depending on project needs.
Computer skills – working knowledge of Windows-based business software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Environmental compliance – detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks, including wildlife, natural resources, stormwater, site restoration, spills, waste, audits, and project-specific permit or regulatory requirements for projects in the United States and/or Canada.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Law, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or a comparable discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental construction permit compliance activities in coordination with Pattern EPC group managers, engineering and construction managers, project construction contractors, and Pattern Environmental Development and Operations teams.
Manage and coordinate project environmental personnel, including environmental consultants, EPC and specialty contractors, regulatory authorities, and local interest groups as appropriate.
Conduct environmental compliance reviews, participate in monthly management meetings, complete site audits, and support compliance root-cause analysis investigations and reviews.
Assist in the development and implementation of Pattern environmental compliance programs, procedures, and project execution documents.
Create, maintain, and update project environmental compliance matrices during project execution.
Develop and deliver Environmental Awareness Training for EPC and contractor staff.
Coordinate with federal, state, provincial, and local environmental agency leads to resolve environmental concerns during construction.
Budget for and manage consultants providing project-level environmental support services, including construction environmental monitoring and wildlife mitigation strategies.
Represent Pattern in industry organizations and technical committees, supporting benchmarking, collaboration, and thought leadership across the renewable energy sector.