Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid and distributed power generation, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
Origis Energy is looking for an Environmental Compliance Manager to join our diverse and growing team. The ideal candidate, reporting to our Director of Safety, will be focused on oversight and management of all construction related environmental permitting compliance, environmental reviews, and POC for any AHJ or regulatory body.
The position of Environmental Compliance Manager is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for oversight of the Environmental Compliance Management program in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations for the construction of utility-scale solar plants.
- Ensure EPC partners investigate and document all environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses, and report them to the company Safety Director per Origis Energy policy.
- Conduct facility audits of EPC partner compliance and consistency with regulations and corporate policies.
- Track project NPDES Permit and SPCC Plan.
- Oversee, maintain, and train staff on applicable SWPPP and SPCC protocols.
- Defines and implements corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
- Interfaces with other department personnel and external agencies, authorities as needed.
- Review environmental safety, health and emergency plans and programs and advise management of existing compliance issues.
- Ensure projects are maintaining required regulatory records.
- Review project SWPPP and SPCC updates.
- In partnership with the development team, review zoning, floodplain, biological resources, wetlands, cultural resources, and other site-specific considerations, and make strategic recommendations to support early-stage project development and minimize, manage, or mitigate environmental risks.
- Attend site visits in the field related to site assessment, community engagement, agency review, and construction.
- Coordinate with in house civil team on design & installation related SWPPP issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Political Science/Government, Geography, Economics, or another related field; or 5 additional years of experience in Environmental Compliance.
- Experience in land development, Construction a plus.
- 5+ years’ related experience.
- Utility scale solar and BESS project experience preferred.
- Experience in developing, maintaining, and enforcing project environmental protection plans, including field inspection of SWPPP measures
- Knowledge of EPA and state regulations for NPEDES and Construction Stormwater Permitting.
Key Attributes for Success
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Excellent organizational and project management skills. Independent and self-directed, but unafraid to ask questions where needed
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a timely and accurate manner
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary environment
- Ability to summarize complex issues, identify opportunities or next steps with limited guidance
- Familiarity with land use planning, environmental laws, and regulations
- Ability to perform in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative work environment
- Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to provide any reporting requirements
- Team player: ability to work with multidisciplinary team
Location Miami, FL; Austin, TX; or San Diego, CA is preferred but remote can be considered for the right individual
Travel Travel required as necessary up to 50%
Job Level Manager (no direct reports)
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
