Manager, Environmental Compliance & Strategy

About the Company

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. We operate in the United States and Canada, with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, and Toronto. Pattern Energy has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

About the Role

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. This role leads environmental construction permit compliance activities, supports environmental compliance programs, and collaborates with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local interest groups.

Optional work locations near Pattern project sites include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, or New Mexico.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a science-oriented field such as Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in Law, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, or a comparable discipline is preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based business software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• 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.

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may vary based on factors including location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Family care benefits and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, bonding leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee referral bonuses.