Sunenergy1
Top‑5 U.S. solar developer delivering large‑scale, fully in‑house solar projects with a 14 GW pipeline
5 hours ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Jackson, Ohio, United States
Field
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
permitting
inspections
sampling
erosion control
plan management
metrics reporting
The Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across company operations and project sites. This role supports environmental permitting, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities while working closely with project management, construction teams, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental risk and ensure sustainable project execution.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations (e.g., EPA, DEP).
- Support environmental permitting and approvals for stormwater (NPDES, SWPPP), wetlands, air quality, and waste management.
- Conduct environmental inspections and site audits.
- Prepare, review, and maintain environmental plans such as SWPPP, SPCC, and Environmental Management Plans.
- Monitor erosion and sediment control measures and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants.
- Support incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
- Assist with environmental training for field and project staff.
- Track compliance metrics and prepare management reports.
- Support environmental due diligence for new projects or acquisitions.
Requirements
bachelor's
3+ years
environmental compliance
regulatory knowledge
osha 30
hazwoper 40
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, biology or a related discipline, and brings at least three years of experience in environmental compliance or management, with solid knowledge of federal and state regulations and strong communication skills. Travel to project sites is required.
Preferred candidates have background in construction, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects, familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission, and possess OSHA 30‑Hour and HAZWOPER 40‑Hour certifications, as well as experience working with regulatory agencies.
Key competencies include environmental compliance and risk management, regulatory interpretation, technical report writing, field inspections, cross‑functional collaboration, attention to detail, and problem‑solving for corrective actions.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, or related field.
- Required: Minimum three years of environmental compliance or management experience.
- Required: Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
- Required: Experience with permitting and inspections; strong written and verbal communication; ability to travel to sites.
- Preferred: Experience in construction, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects.
- Preferred: Knowledge of utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects.
- Preferred: OSHA 30‑Hour certification.
- Preferred: HAZWOPER 40‑Hour certification.
- Preferred: Experience working with regulatory agencies.
- Skill: Environmental compliance and risk management.
- Skill: Regulatory interpretation and implementation.
- Skill: Technical report writing.
- Skill: Field inspections and audits.
- Skill: Cross‑functional collaboration.
- Skill: Attention to detail and organization.
- Skill: Problem‑solving and corrective action implementation.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Top-5 U.S. Solar Developer
Market Position
Ranked among the top five developers in the United States, demonstrating significant market leadership and impact.
14 GW Pipeline
Project Portfolio
Maintains a robust pipeline of solar projects, reflecting substantial investment and future growth potential.
510 MW Portfolio
Strategic Partnership
Secured a major deal with Brookfield for a 510 MW portfolio, strengthening financial and operational capabilities.
80 MW Parks
Corporate PPA Projects
Develops large-scale solar projects, including significant partnerships with corporations like Meta.
- Delivers over 1 GW of installed capacity, showcasing significant industry contribution.
- Fully vertically integrated operations, reducing risk and cost through comprehensive management.
- Manages 1.5 GW under construction or operation, ensuring consistent project delivery.
- Pioneers solar grazing, integrating agricultural practices with solar energy production.
- Creates innovative projects from grassroots initiatives to large-scale solar parks, balancing sustainability and practicality.
Culture + Values
- a culture of accountability, challenge and opportunity that encourages employees to develop to their full potential.
- we treat all employees and candidates with the same dignity and respect regardless of their gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
- we embrace and take full advantage of our diversity.
- we value individuality and create a culture where variety is positively encouraged and all employees are genuinely appreciated for what makes them different.
Environment + Sustainability
1 GW Solar Projects
Solar Portfolio
The company has operational solar projects totaling 1 GW, with a robust pipeline of 14 GW.
$5M Donated
Community Investment
Over $5 million donated to support sustainable development in local communities.
5000 MW PJM Market
Power Market Expansion
The company has developed over 5000 MW of renewable energy projects in the PJM power market.
510 MW Portfolio Sale
First Transaction
Executed first 510 MW portfolio sale to Brookfield Renewable, marking a significant milestone.
- Launched solar grazing initiative in partnership with American Solar Grazing Association, utilizing sheep to manage vegetation, reducing emissions, and cutting costs.
Inclusion & Diversity
3.8/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
Company received a 3.8-star rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor based on 78 employee reviews.
3.8★
Men's Average Rating
Employees identifying as men gave an average rating of 3.8 stars.
3.5★
Heterosexual Employees' Rating
Heterosexual employees gave an average rating of 3.5 stars.
3.6★
Non-disabled Employees' Rating
Non-disabled employees gave an average rating of 3.6 stars.
- Company states it treats all employees equally regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation or disability, and “embraces and takes full advantage of our diversity.”