Regulatory Specialist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,300 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to provide technical leadership on Environmental Services projects in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic US. This role involves executing environmental permitting strategies, preparing permit applications, and conducting environmental surveys.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline and have over 8 years of experience in environmental regulatory practices. The position offers a full benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $80,300 to $116,500 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory practice in the environmental field.
• Skilled in preparing and interpreting scientific/technical documents.
• Ability to lead environmental field surveys and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental permitting strategy and manage regulatory compliance.
• Prepare permit applications and technical reports for various agencies.
• Lead field surveys and perform quality assurance of environmental deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of Maryland state and US federal laws

Technical writing abilities

Experience in regulatory agency negotiations

Ability to manage multiple work assignments

Computer applications (MS Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's or Masters' in Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies or related

Maryland Forest Conservation Act Qualified Professional or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

CADD

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to provide technical leadership for our clients and staff on a variety of Environmental Services projects in Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic US. This position will be part of Stantec's Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of projects, including but not limited to supporting public utilities, new electric transmission and rebuild projects, project access road planning and design, substation and battery storage facility design, solar due diligence and environmental permitting.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Executing environmental permitting strategy, developing regulatory strategy, and directing environmental field surveys and construction compliance for a variety of projects.
• Conducting environmental field surveys in a lead capacity as needed, including wetland, forest stand, and/or critical area resource assessments and delineations; mentoring junior staff in the conduct of such surveys and their interpretation. Occasional travel for fieldwork is likely, including overnight stays for short durations.
• Preparing permit applications, including Section 404/401 permits and Joint Permit Applications, involving gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating comment response with agencies.
• Preparing technical reports for and managing coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), MD Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Task coordination related to wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, state water determinations, resource protection areas, threatened and endangered species, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, GPS data collection, agency consultations, cultural resources, and water quality permitting.
• Performing and summarizing database searches and coordinating initial agency review and consultation related to Threatened and Endangered Species.
• Leading and preparing Forest Conservation Plan, Critical Area, and Tier II submissions in accordance with the State and Municipal requirements.
• Performing quality assurance/ quality control reviews of environmental deliverables.
• Partnering and participating on integrated environmental/engineering/ecology teams to deliver projects in both the pre-project permitting stage and post-approval stage to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Supporting and ensuring implementation of Stantec Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of Maryland state and US federal laws and regulations and applicable policies and procedures to advise others on interpretations and experiences with permitting.
• Skilled with a “hands‑on” individual experience in managing environmental permitting applications.
• Skilled in verbal and written communications, including advanced technical writing abilities, regulatory agency negotiations, and requests for proposals responses.
• Skilled at prioritizing, organizing, managing, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Skilled with computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; CADD and GIS are a plus.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret scientific/technical documents and plans for the affects/impacts to environmental resources.
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment and meet project schedules, deadlines, and budgets.
• Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and is able to work independently, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with the strong ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships amongst the team and clients, and mentor/train staff as needed.
• The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, self‑directed, and possess the ability to make sound business decisions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Masters' degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, Geology, or related discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience specific to regulatory practice in the environmental field.
• Maryland Forest Conservation Act Qualified Professional, Certified Arborist, and/or Professional Wetland Scientist or related certifications preferred.

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.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $80,300.00 - $116,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Location

United States | MD | Laurel
Organization: 2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic-Laurel MD
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/06/2026 02:06:40
Req ID: 1006204

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.