Environmental Permitting Specialist for Energy Projects

Stantec; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,700 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a seasoned environmental professional to join our Virginia-based Environmental Services team in Williamsburg/Fredericksburg. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit applications, and coordinating with state, federal, and local agencies to advance energy-related projects.

You will manage tasks, oversee sub-consultants, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while maintaining a strong emphasis on QA/QC, safety, and field operations when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project and task management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
• Complete project desktop reviews to determine environmental constraints; draft documentation to summarize findings.
• Coordinate state, federal, and local government approvals, including the coordination of all required studies and reports as well as the preparation of the final submittal.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, including gathering supporting documentation, conducting assessments, and coordinating comment response with agencies.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, such as permit applications, CPCN applications, and other technical reports.
• Support Public Outreach for projects, including development of graphic representations and project literature and coordinating mass mailings of information to adjacent landowners.
• Attend Public Meetings in support of the project which may include presentations on the status of environmental studies and permit acquisition.
• Task/project management responsibilities may include: Managing tasks and project budgets.
• On-boarding and managing sub-consultants.
• Coordinating with clients, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and internal project staff.
• Performing, reviewing and overseeing project technical work.
• Additional responsibilities may include: Coordinating, conducting, and/or leading field work.
• Ensure QA/QC and Health and Safety requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle.
• Communicate and collaborate within Stantec Environmental Services and other Business Lines to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Assist in the development of new project proposals as needed.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Planning/Engineering

Minimum 6 years related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Stantec is seeking a seasoned environmental professional to join our Virginia-based Environmental Services team in Williamsburg/Fredericksburg. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit applications, and coordinating with state, federal, and local agencies to advance energy-related projects.

You will manage tasks, oversee sub-consultants, and liaise with clients and stakeholders while maintaining a strong emphasis on QA/QC, safety, and field operations when required.