Environmental Compliance Manager

SOLV Energy • Full-time • Remote (San Diego, California) • 2w ago

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

As part of the Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental (HSQE) Team, the Environmental Compliance Manager is primarily responsible for managing and supporting environmental compliance for post-construction, long-term operations of utility-scale renewable energy assets. This role supports Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Technical Services (TST), which provide services to substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities and more. The position ensures ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permit conditions, and owner requirements throughout the operational lifecycle of assets.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead and support the Services Environmental Compliance Program for BESS, PV, and substation facilities nationwide.
Oversee and support the development, implementation, and standardization of site assessment criteria, compliance checklists, and training materials.
Ensure compliance with local MS4 permits, municipal stormwater ordinances, and site-specific post-constructionstormwater requirements.
Oversee drainage, roadway, and site infrastructure assessments toidentifycompliance risks and maintenance needs.
Oversee post-constructionBMP inspection, assessment, and maintenance programs.
Coordinate invasive species assessments, control measures, and ongoing maintenance activities.
Manage and support requirementsofsite-specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs.
Ensure compliance with EPCRA requirements, including Sections 301–303 (emergency planning and coordination), Section 304 (release notification), and Sections 311–312 (Tier II chemical inventory reporting).
Manage and support chemical threshold determinations under EPCRA and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, including Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS).
Oversee Hazard Communication program implementation, including labeling, SDS management, and employee training.
Support hazardous waste compliance under RCRA when applicable, including waste determinations, storage, and disposal oversight.
Oversee universal waste management programs for batteries, lamps, and electronic waste.
Coordinate battery recycling and disposalin accordance withfederal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure Clean Air Act compliance as applicable to stationary sources and site operations.
Track and manage Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) and local land-use operating conditions applicable to service activities.
Evaluate maintenance versus construction activities to determine regulatory applicability and permitting triggers.
Serve as a technical resource to internal services teams byidentifyingkey compliance risks, emerging regulatory issues, andimprovementopportunities.
Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies to support complianceobjectives.
Perform audits, assessments, and corrective action tracking related to environmental compliance.
Provide secondary support to Engineering, Construction, and Procurement (EPC) teams, including data tracking and collection, training development, and delivery of site-specific training as needed.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

Ability to travelup to25-50%toSOLV Energy projectsthroughout the United States.
Minimum of 5 years of environmental compliance experience, withdemonstratedexperience supporting electric operating facilities or long-term asset management.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), ora related field.
Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Registered Environmental Professional (REP), Registered Environmental Manager (REM) or similar.
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) or similar
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar
Experience in utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, or industrial facilities preferred.
Strong working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including:
Clean Water Act (CWA)
NPDES and industrial stormwater permits
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Hazardous and universal waste regulations
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Chemical reporting and emergency notification requirements
Air quality regulations for stationary sources
Federal, state, and local natural resource protection laws
Experience managing environmental compliance for substations, BESS, solar PV facilities, or similar infrastructure is strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret state and federal permits and regulatory requirements, Conditional Use Permits (CUPs), and technical plans.
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and training delivery.
Demonstrated independent judgment, effective prioritization, and ability tooperatewith minimal supervision across multiple states and sites.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, environmental data systems, and AI tools.
Field work may include walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and performing tasks in active construction or operational environments.
Work may occur near energized electrical equipment and high-voltage systemsin accordance withestablished site safety protocols.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperaturesincludingheat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
Tolerance for exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, equipment exhaust, and airborne particulates.
Visual and auditory acuity to hear safety warnings.
Medium to high noise levels on BESS,PVand Substations.
This rolenecessitatestravel to project locations as well as active participation in, and leadership of, environmental training sessions.
Employees must be able to wearrequiredpersonal protective equipment (PPE) and perform physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
Must be able to deliver training sessions in various environments,virtual platforms, and company office settings, adapting to the physical and technical demands of each location.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$98,742.00 - $123,428.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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