Manager, Public Engagement

Pattern Energy Group LP•,

1d•$103,000 - $138,000•Remote

About The Position

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 hands-on role carries 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 on actions that support site control, permitting, approvals, schedule certainty, and long-term project viability. The Manager builds trusted local relationships and shapes engagement strategies to address the needs of each project and community. The role works across disciplines, exercises 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, project development, campaign management, or a related field.
Experience leading stakeholder engagement 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.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, consultants, and deadlines while collaborating across cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the public engagement workstream for assigned projects from stakeholder research and planning through internal alignment, execution, and coordination of significant external commitments.
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 engagement, education, and mitigation strategies.
Develop stakeholder engagement, public education, supporter development, and advocacy strategies tailored to project stage, commercial priorities, local context, and regulatory milestones, including opportunities for informed supporters to participate in public processes.
Advise project leadership on stakeholder conditions, tradeoffs, reputational considerations, and potential impacts 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; escalate material issues with clear recommendations.
Lead or support stakeholder outreach, public meetings, hearings, open houses, and community and landowner events.
Partner with the Project Communications lead on project positioning, messaging, presentations, outreach materials, digital content, and issue response plans, bringing local insight and engagement objectives to the communications process.
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.
Track stakeholder risks, supporter development, commitments, milestone readiness, budgets, and resource performance; maintain accurate records in company systems; provide updates and recommendations to project and Public Engagement leadership; and support handoffs across development, construction, and operations.