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Title: EPC Environmental Compliance Project Manager
Department: EHSQ
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Director of Environmental
FLSA Status: Salaried
Position Status: Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid/Remote

EPC Environmental Compliance Project Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading environmental compliance planning, oversight, and execution for the construction of Solar PV and BESS projects. The role focuses on identifying, interpreting, and implementing environmental requirements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and contractual obligations. In addition to direct project support, this position provides technical oversight, supervision, and mentorship to site-level Environmental Managers to ensure consistent, effective implementation of environmental programs across all assigned projects.

This position reports to the EPC Associate Director of Environmental, or another management personnel designated by the President of the Company. The position may be based in Houston, TX or remote. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time, with overtime and weekend work required as project demands dictate. Travel of up to 40% is expected.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Review and evaluate Project Owner-provided environmental due diligence documentation during the preconstruction phase to identify compliance obligations, constraints, risks, and mitigation requirements. Document findings in an environmental due diligence review report and provide interpretation and guidance to Engineering and Project Teams, including coordination of environmental correspondence with Owners and stakeholders.
• Conduct or supervise third-party determination of EPC environmental regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with Owner permits, plans, and approvals. Verify that environmental requirements are accurately reflected in project design inputs, scopes of work, and upstream and downstream environmental contract exhibits.
• Generate or oversee third-party generation of project-specific environmental plans and deliverables, including Waste Management Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, and other environmental specific plans for use during construction of the project.
• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of environmental plans and permits, including SWPPP, SPCC, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental permits.
• Translate project environmental requirements into Site-Specific Environmental Plans and implementation checklists for use during construction. Support integration of environmental requirements into construction sequencing and planning, as well as data collection for performance tracking.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and technical support to site-level Environmental Managers, ensuring consistent environmental standards, reporting practices, and corrective action management across projects.
• Provide ongoing environmental compliance support throughout construction, including periodic on-site audits, performance assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
• Develop and manage environmental budgets, including cost estimating, forecasting, tracking, and coordination with Project Management and Project Controls teams.
• Perform environmental risk evaluations to identify compliance, schedule, and cost risks, and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with Project Teams.
• Represent EHSQ in meetings with internal teams, Clients, Subcontractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Prepare reports, presentations, and compliance documentation as required.
• Accountable for project environmental Key Performance Indicators for assigned projects.
• Serve as an internal environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) and promote cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Construction, Civil, and Project Controls teams.
• Evaluate hazardous environmental conditions and coordinate cleanup, corrective, and remedial actions with Project Teams as necessary.
• Support Project Teams during regulatory inspections and audits, including response to findings, violations, or stop-work orders; collect documentation; and develop corrective action plans.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential function of this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental compliance, including identification, interpretation, and implementation of regulatory and permit requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and related programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• General experience with air, waste, and water permitting and compliance; specialized expertise in one or more environmental disciplines preferred.
• Experience with environmental due diligence, auditing, and risk assessment preferred.
• Environmental compliance experience within the construction, energy, or renewable energy industries preferred.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical oversight to environmental staff preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and document review.
• General knowledge of interpreting Google Earth maps and utilizing KMZ shapefiles for environmental data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, Clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• NREP certification (REM, REP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with PV Solar and BESS projects, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using Procore and/or Environmental Management Software preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 40% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.