Environmental PM — Electric Transmission & Renewables

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Scientist to lead senior-level project management, regulatory, and permitting work for electric transmission and renewable energy projects in the Upper Midwest. The role emphasizes independent judgment, cross-disciplinary coordination, and high-quality deliverables.

You will collaborate with a robust team to address environmental constraints, prepare permit applications, and support business development while

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of related environmental consulting, permitting, regulatory, or project management experience.
• Experience managing complex electric transmission and renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, battery storage, or related infrastructure.
• Professional expertise in environmental science, permitting, regulatory strategy, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex environmental projects through environmental assessments, permitting, agency coordination, and reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to develop practical, science-based solutions.
• Present technical information at public meetings, hearings, and agency meetings.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and delivery strategies for medium to complex projects.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory navigation

Environmental science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Scientist to lead senior-level project management, regulatory, and permitting work for electric transmission and renewable energy projects in the Upper Midwest. The role emphasizes independent judgment, cross-disciplinary coordination, and high-quality deliverables.

You will collaborate with a robust team to address environmental constraints, prepare permit applications, and support business development while