Manager, Environmental Compliance

Company Overview

Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) is a clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted US energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefiting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come. Treaty Oak is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), pairing Treaty Oak’s renewables development expertise with Macquarie’s capital backing.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treaty Oak’s portfolio consists of 15 GW+ of in development and in construction utility scale renewable projects across the United States. Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing and commercializing 9 GW+ of utility-scale power projects and a collective 100+ years’ experience across critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate.

Treaty Oak is seeking a Manager, Environmental Compliance. As part of the Environmental & Permitting Team, the Environmental Compliance Manager will (1) 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), and (2) mentor and train field operations and engineering personnel on applicable environmental regulations and best practices to minimize liability and prevent regulatory fines.

This position requires frequent site visits to ensure adherence to the regulatory standards and best practices. This role will ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) training requirements by scheduling and conducting site-specific trainings, as necessary. The position reports to the Senior Director, Environmental and Permitting.

• Develop and oversee Treaty Oak’s Environmental Compliance Program (Construction and O&M)
• Clearly communicate environmental compliance requirements to field team: SWPPP requirements, state-specific NPDES permit requirements, owner contract requirements
• Ensure ongoing project compliance by overseeing timely inspections, corrective actions, and repairs, and managing Owner’s 3rd party environmental inspectors
• Maintain and update SWPPP Binder
• Verify proper installation, maintenance, and repairs of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) according to state regulations
• 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 in areas such as perimeter BMPs requiring frequent maintenance, locations vulnerable to soil erosion or inspector concerns, and environmentally sensitive areas adjacent to the project site
• 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
• Train teams on proper installation, maintenance, and repair of BMPs as per state regulations
• Be an active resource to provide proactive recommendations for corrective actions in areas needing frequent maintenance, erosion control, or regulatory attention
• Review SWPPPs, revegetation plans, reports, and other necessary documents for the projects
• Complete additional environmental tasks as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 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: CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, QCIS, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory…