Sr Manager, Environmental
RWE · Austin
RWE Americas, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment; Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt
The Sr Manager, Environmental supports environmental permitting and compliance for a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. This role will cover environmental policy and regulations as it relates to the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, battery energy storage, and other energy projects across several states, including Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Role Responsibilities:
- Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations for federal and state specific environmental programs, including but not limited to:
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) (i.e. NEPA, state level environmental review regulations, etc.)
- Threatened and/or endangered species issues and take permits (i.e. BGEPA, ESA, MBTA, etc.)
- Water and stormwater management for construction and operations (i.e. CWA, SWPPPs, etc.)
- Chemical management, including spill prevention and control (i.e. EPCRA, SPCC, etc.)
- Waste management (i.e. RCRA)
- Collaborates with Project Development, Engineering, Legal, Construction, Operations, and external stakeholders to successfully ensure projects are evaluated for environmental permit applicability, successfully permitted as required, and constructed and operated in compliance with environmental regulations
- Oversees Environmental personnel directly supporting a portfolio of renewable energy projects spanning Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and other states in the southern region
- Leads environmental permitting both directly and through staff assignment from origination through late stage, including developing comprehensive permitting strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to support project development timelines
- Coordinates and oversees environmental reviews and permitting activities, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, state environmental review processes, and associated agency coordination
- Manages consultants conducting environmental assessments, field surveys, technical studies, and permit applications; evaluates consultant performance and ensures consistency and quality in deliverables across all projects under their team's scope
- Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives such as digitalization of environmental data, template creation, or internal policy updates such as the development of selected elements of RWEA’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Supports the development and implementation of HSSE EMS in compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Establishes team OKRs and performance expectations aligned with corporate and functional goals
- Coordinates resource allocation and headcount planning to ensure environmental support scales with business growth
Job Requirements and Experiences:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related area of study
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience with environmental programs, including environmental permitting and compliance, in the energy industry, with a focus in renewable energy preferred
- Demonstrated experience with consulting, construction, and/or operations, including field work
- Designs functional or regional environmental strategies
- Guides team members in technical areas such as protected species assessments, mitigation plans, and regulatory documentation
- Manages complex regional issues involving multiple jurisdictions and conflicting regulatory requirements
- Creates and implements scalable, repeatable solutions
- Leads cross-functional teams on development and construction projects; actively engages with regulators, landowners, and third-party stakeholders to resolve sensitive matters
- Oversees multiple projects or teams within a region
- Leads hiring, team performance management, resource planning, and process optimization initiatives
- Ability to analyze environmental regulatory and permit language for developing implementation guidance
- Ability to write environmental program documents to support protected species permitting
- Knowledge of protected species and ability to communicate through written and verbal communication
- Recognized expert in key environmental domains (e.g., wildlife, stormwater, waste management)
- Develops enterprise-level tools and guidance
- Leads resolution of high-stakes environmental risks; creates and evaluates alternative strategies
- Partners with senior stakeholders across the organization; negotiates with regulatory bodies
- Drives large-scale programs and complex cross-functional initiatives
- Mentors peers and supports team development
- Basic understanding of principles of people management and ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to multiple direct reports
- Oversees staff performance management and OKRs and identifies training needs and resources for developing knowledge and skills
- Working knowledge of company policies, organization, and available employee resources
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
- Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
- Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned (10-25% travel)
Work Environment:
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.