Project Manager - Shadow Flicker/Environmental Assessment

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,300 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice is seeking a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on shadow flicker and environmental compliance of renewable energy projects.

You will lead shadow flicker assessments, manage cross-functional permitting efforts, and support client development and regulatory engagement across wind, solar, and storage projects in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wind energy environmental permitting or impact assessment.
• Experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS and DOTs on NEPA.
• Experience with state and local permitting and public consultation.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects.
• Oversee modeling and analysis using WindPRO, ArcGIS, or similar software applications.
• Coordinate with clients’ engineering, siting, and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for shadow flicker impacts, renewable energy permitting, and public consultation.
• Present at public meetings and appear as expert witness for shadow flicker projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shadow flicker-related inquiries from existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal team or sector leaders, such as the renewable energy group, to expand opportunities and client base.
• Identify and pursue environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities with a focus on the Midwest Region.
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities.
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices related to shadow flicker and other renewable energy project impacts.

Skills

Project management

Shadow flicker modeling

GIS

Client engagement

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/renewable energy/engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WindPRO

ArcGIS

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on Shadow Flicker & Environmental Compliance of renewable energy projects. You will lead efforts to assess, manage, and mitigate shadow flicker impacts from wind turbines for our clients’ proposed wind energy developments. You will also manage cross‑functional efforts to assist our wind, solar and battery energy storage clients in successfully permitting at the local, state, and federal levels. You’ll play a key role in renewable energy project permitting, client and agency engagement and client development, ensuring our clients projects meet environmental standards and community expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects.
• Oversee modeling and analysis using tools such as WindPRO, ArcGIS, or similar software applications.
• Coordinate with clients’ engineering, siting, and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for shadow flicker impacts, renewable energy permitting, and public consultation.
• Present at public meetings and appear as expert witness for shadow flicker projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shadow flicker‑related inquiries from existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal team or sector leaders, such as the renewable energy group, to expand opportunities and client base.
• Identify and pursue environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities with a focus on the Midwest Region.
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities.
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices related to shadow flicker and other renewable energy project impacts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven project management experience, including cross‑functional coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS software applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in wind energy, renewable energy environmental permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS and DOTs on NEPA requirements and processes.
• Experience with state and local‑level permitting and public consultation processes.
• Experience in managing shadow flicker wind projects preferred.
• Familiarity with other environmental impact areas (e.g., noise, natural resources, visual impacts).

Typical office environment: work with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. May be required to attend public information meetings and permit/regulatory hearings.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas - $85,300.00 - $128,000.00 Annually