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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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Location

• United States
• Canada
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Louisiana
• Montana
• North Dakota
• New Mexico

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Seven or more years of experience

Education Level

• 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.

Salary/Compensations

• $103,000 - $138,000 USD

Benefits

• Bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

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 the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
• Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency.
• Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day.
• Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
• Pattern Energy operates in the United States and Canada, with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York and Toronto.
• Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters are in San Francisco.
• Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Equal Opportunity

• Pattern Energy Group LP is an equal opportunity employer