Manager, Environmental Compliance

Treaty Oak Clean Energy

Manager of Environmental Compliance overseeing environmental permits at Treaty Oak Clean Energy. Ensuring adherence to best practices and providing training for field operations teams.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee Treaty Oak’s Environmental Compliance Program (Construction and O&M)
Clearly communicate environmental compliance requirements to field team: o Project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements
o State specific NPDES permit requirements.
o Owner contract requirements.
Ensure ongoing project compliance by: o Oversee timely inspections, corrective actions, and repairs, and managing Owner’s 3rd party environmental inspectors.
o Maintaining and updating SWPPP Binder.
o Verifying proper installation, maintenance, and repairs of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) according to state regulations.
o Performs 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: o Perimeter BMPs requiring frequent maintenance.
o Locations vulnerable to soil erosion or inspector concerns.
o 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 Best Management Practices (BMPs) as per state regulations.
Be an active resource to be able 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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: o Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
o Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)
o Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
o 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.
Strong sense of urgency, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.
Ability to attend remote and in-person meetings for multiple projects as necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

unlimited paid time off
paid holidays
cell-phone stipend
401K
Life Insurance
fully paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental Compliance ProgramStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)NPDES permit requirementsBest Management Practices (BMPs)Vegetation ManagementWetlands DelineationSoil ScienceNative RevegetationErosion ControlSoil Grading Practices

Soft Skills

effective communicationproblem-solvingmentorshiphands-on trainingteam collaborationsense of urgencyadaptabilityfield problem solvingproactive recommendationsability to work in diverse environments

Certifications

Stormwater Pollution Prevention CertificationCertified 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)