--- title: External Affairs Manager at Pattern Energy description: Pattern Energy is hiring for the External Affairs Manager role in San Francisco, CA. Hybrid role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/external-affairs-manager-at-pattern-energy-01a0f97e-8dff-7022-95d9-bafa48595cd8 date: 2026-11-13T11:20:43Z og_description: Join Pattern Energy as External Affairs Manager in San Francisco, CA. Pays $103K–$138K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgyb01.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Pattern Energy | | **Location** | Houston, TX (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $103K/yr - $138K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Pattern Energy sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Pattern Energy. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $163,000 a year (median $125,000). ## Description ## Overview **Company Overview** Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. ## Responsibilities **Job Purpose** The External Affairs Manager supports Pattern Energy’s commercial objectives by helping develop, coordinate, and execute integrated External Affairs processes and strategies across priority markets. The role supports Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement through project management, process and systems improvement, budget coordination, reporting, research, meeting coordination, event planning, and other activities that advance the department’s priorities. The position works closely with each External Affairs discipline to support cross-functional alignment, accurate budgeting, spending and forecasting, issue and project research, process adoption, reporting, and collaboration across the team. The role also interfaces with Development, Asset Management, Origination, Environmental, Land, Legal, Fundamentals and New Markets, and other departments in support of projects, initiatives, and business needs. The External Affairs Manager will help identify process gaps, implement systems to streamline recurring work, organize team meetings and collaboration, and manage foundational initiatives that improve the effectiveness and scalability of the External Affairs function. **Key Accountabilities** - Support External Affairs disciplines through cross-functional project management, coordination, research, events, and execution of priority initiatives. - Structure and support the budget development process, spending tracking, forecasting, and related reporting for External Affairs priorities. - Manage core External Affairs team meetings, agendas, follow-ups, collaboration processes, and information flow across disciplines. - Identify process gaps and execute systems improvements, reporting enhancements, and tools that streamline day-to-day work. - Prepare reports, presentations, policy analyses, white papers, testimony, comment letters, briefing materials, and other advocacy or executive materials. - Coordinate with internal business partners and external stakeholders to support Pattern projects, initiatives, and commercial priorities. ## Qualifications **Experience/Qualifications/Education Required** **Educational Requirements** - Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Business, or related discipline. **Experience Requirements** - 4-8 years of experience in communications, ESG, government or regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, finance, project development or related fields. - Direct experience with project management. - Experience in renewable energy, utility, environmental, infrastructure, transportation, or related industries preferred. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple business functions. **Additional Requirements** The successful candidate should possess: - Ability to identify workflow gaps and design and execute process and system improvements. - Budgeting capabilities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. - Ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-level reports. - Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills. - Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional environment. - Commercial mindset with an understanding of project economics and development timelines. The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses. **Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** **#LI-Hybrid #LI-AK1** ## Skills - Project Management - Stakeholder Engagement - Stakeholder Management - Presentations - Relationship Building - Prioritization - Collaboration - Sales Follow-up - Presentation Skills - Environmental Social And Governance (Esg) Issues - Regulatory Affairs - Coordinating - Forecasting - Communication - Budgeting - Budget Management ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 235227 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27910 jobs - [Renewable Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/energy-and-utilities/renewable-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3836 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 235227 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27910 jobs - [Renewable Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/energy-and-utilities/renewable-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3836 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)