About the role

Manager, Environmental Compliance overseeing compliance of utility-scale solar projects with Treaty Oak Clean Energy. Mentoring teams on environmental regulations and ensuring project compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the compliance of the sites assigned to the position (i.e., compliance with the environmental permits, civil engineering plans, and Treaty Oak best management practices)
Mentor and train field operations and engineering personnel on applicable environmental regulations and best practices to minimize liability and prevent regulatory fines.
Ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) training requirements by scheduling and conducting site-specific trainings, as necessary.
Develop and oversee Treaty Oak’s Environmental Compliance Program (Construction and O&M)
Clearly communicate environmental compliance requirements to field team
Ensure ongoing project compliance by maintaining and updating SWPPP Binder, overseeing timely inspections, corrective actions, and repairs
Perform onsite compliance audits every four (4) to eight (8) weeks depending on the season and issues occurring at the project.
Identify and recommend proactive corrective actions for erosion, sediment, and permit compliance that require frequent maintenance.
Provide mentorship and hands-on-training to Certified Inspectors, ensuring the field teams understand compliance expectations.
Educate teams on project-specific SWPPP requirements and state-specific NPDES permit requirements.
Review SWPPPs, revegetation plans, reports, and other necessary documents for the projects.
Complete additional environmental tasks as assigned.

Degree or equivalent experience in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Construction Management.
A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience.
Expertise in Vegetation Management, Wetlands Delineation, Soil Science, and Native Revegetation is preferred.
Ability to travel 50% of the time during the week to Utility Scale Solar Projects throughout the U.S.
Must hold a recognized Stormwater Pollution Prevention Certification or ability to obtain upon, such as: • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) • Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) • Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) • Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS), or equivalent
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory processes, construction stormwater programs, and soil grading practices.
Ability to interpret civil plans and specifications and effectively problem solve in the field.
Comfortable working diverse construction environments with teams from varied backgrounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and ability to learn Workday and Sunscreen software.
Experience working with a diverse workforce typically found on a construction site.
Strong sense of urgency, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.
Ability to attend remote and in-person meetings for multiple projects as necessary.

Unlimited paid time off
Paid holidays
Cell-phone stipend
401K
Life Insurance
Fully paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision