At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Senior Manager – Environmental Science and Compliance

Job Function

Environmental Science and Compliance
Develops and implements programs to ensure environmental regulatory obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that environmental risks are effectively managed. May work in designated specialty areas including compliance, environmental engineering, wildlife biology, fisheries, archaeology, and ecology.

Career Level

M3 – Senior Manager
Provides leadership to managers and/or professional staff. Accountable for environmental compliance and permitting performance for generation facilities and other company locations. Develops departmental plans aligned with business, production, organizational priorities, compliance, and quality objectives. Decision-making is guided by department and district objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage teams of environmental science professionals responsible for complex, multimedia environmental compliance, permits, and licenses supporting PGE operations

• Support regulatory strategy, OPUC reporting, and reporting to multiple regulatory agencies

• Provide leadership for projects, including setting priorities and goals

• Ensure efficient use of resources and implement strategies to address resource gaps

• Control project costs and ensure expenditures remain within approved budgets

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all levels of PGE management

• Ensure delivery of high-quality work products and achievement of project and program goals

• Oversee Environmental Services projects and activities supporting company programs and policies

• Maintain technical expertise in air quality, water quality, and site compliance laws and regulations

• Monitor and apply current and emerging regulatory trends, agency guidance, tools, and industry best practices

• Implement improvements to organizational structure, staffing, work processes, technology, and performance systems

Functional Leadership

• Apply comprehensive functional and industry knowledge to resolve complex, multi-dimensional business problems

• Exercise delegated authority over planning, direction, and execution of functional programs

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal leadership, government agencies, and industry experts to achieve program objectives

Financial Management

• Set strategy and develop plans, policies, and processes for budgeting, accounting, and cost recovery

• Define and manage cost and charging models

• Set, negotiate, approve, and manage departmental budgets and financial targets

• Ensure adequate funding to meet departmental objectives and strategic plans

Resourcing

• Oversee workforce planning and resource strategy across multiple departments

• Ensure availability of skilled resources to meet service delivery and departmental goals

• Integrate workforce planning with strategic human resource plans

• Responsible for recruitment, development, and demand forecasting across departments

Professional Development

• Identify organizational development needs aligned with business and strategic priorities

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational change

• Monitor progress and evaluate business benefits achieved

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field required

• Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Typically 20+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary environmental science or environmental engineering

• Federal and state environmental compliance experience

• Strong knowledge of air quality regulations and compliance

• Prior management experience required

Certifications, Licenses, and Training