Environmental Project Manager - Energy & Permitting

Stantec; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Environmental Scientist to deliver environmental assessments, permitting, and regulatory support for electric transmission, solar, wind, BESS, and pipeline projects, primarily in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

You will work with project managers, directing teams of experts, managing scope, schedule, and budget, with some field work and report preparation. Strong communication and five years’ experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; master preferred.
• Minimum five years in environmental consulting or related work.
• Experience with energy projects (transmission, renewable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Regulatory permitting knowledge across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, staffing, scopes, budgets, risks, and change management.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to develop solutions.
• Present at public hearings/regulatory meetings with clear technical communication.
• Provide quality review of work and mentor junior staff.
• Support development of proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Assist with field work and health, safety, and environmental practices during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, schedule, and client service expectations.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Regulatory permitting

Project delivery

Team mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in environmental science

Master's in related field preferred

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Environmental Scientist to deliver environmental assessments, permitting, and regulatory support for electric transmission, solar, wind, BESS, and pipeline projects, primarily in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

You will work with project managers, directing teams of experts, managing scope, schedule, and budget, with some field work and report preparation. Strong communication and five years’ experience are expected.