Environmental Compliance Manager

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise Idaho and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop finance construct own and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do so youll regularly find Caring Committed and Courageous individuals who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Environmental Compliance Manager oversees the execution and compliance of environmental programs permit execution and risk management during the pre-construction construction and operations phases of a utility-scale portfolio of projects spanning solar and energy storage. You will oversee and ensure all environmental project deliverables are managed implemented and executed for full compliance.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Liaise as the Construction lead by helping to coordinate environmental planning permitting strategy and environmental risk management activities across a portfolio of pre-construction and construction projects to ensure constructable and compliant projects.
• During the pre-construction phase coordinate with Development and provide support for environmental workstreams to support project schedules pre-construction objectives and portfolio growth targets.
• Provide pre-construction and construction support to assist with environmental permitting strategies and approval pathways that optimize project success and reduce pre-construction risk.
• Provide leadership and oversight to internal Construction environmental colleagues and external environmental consultants during construction and operational phases of the projects.
• Develop environmental budgets forecasts and consultant scopes of work while managing environmental expenditures during the construction and operational phases of the projects.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with federal state and local regulatory agencies permitting authorities and environmental stakeholders during the construction and operational phases of the projects to ensure continued compliance.
• Advise construction and operation leadership on environmental risks permitting challenges regulatory risks and project constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate risk mitigated environmental requirements into project construction planning.
• Assist Pre-Construction and Construction with coordination and review of environmental studies permit applications environmental assessments and agency submissions.
• Develop internal standards processes and best practices that improve compliance of permitting and environmental risk management during construction and operational phases.
• Escalate and resolve complex environmental issues that could significantly impact project schedules costs or construction outcomes.
• Support executive presentations investment decisions and project approval processes by providing environmental recommendations and portfolio-level insights.
• During construction and operations monitor environmental regulations and industry trends to proactively identify business impacts and opportunities.
• Collaborate with individual department as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring Committed and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelors degree in environmental science environmental planning biology ecology natural resources geography or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy environmental permitting compliance or environmental consulting or related.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn company-specific software programs tools processes and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Strong knowledge of environmental and cultural permitting including but not limited to NEPA USACE SWPPP AQWD CUP SUP SPCC and FAA requirements and their impact to construction and operations.
  • Ability to establish environmental compliance strategies for Construction and Operations that support portfolio objectives and long-term project success.
  • Experience evaluating environmental regulations and advising construction and/or operational leadership on regulatory risks and opportunities.
  • During pre-construction construction and operations phases ability to direct environmental due diligence efforts and integrates environmental risk considerations into business decisions.
  • Experience coordinating and collaborating with environmental consultants during permitting efforts to create robust and construction sensitive plans to prevent budget and schedule challenges.
  • Ability to resolve highly complex environmental compliance and construction execution
  • Ability to collect analyze and report on EHS data.
  • Strong ability to communicate environmental strategies risks and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Develops team capabilities and creates an environment that drives strong environmental performance and continuous improvement.
  • Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities including a high level of detail and organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical dental and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera LLC were an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sex sexual orientation age veteran status physical or mental disability or any other basis protected by state or federal law.