Regulatory Specialist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks an experienced environmental professional to lead regulatory compliance and permitting for utility projects. You will coordinate with agencies, draft permit applications, and manage multi‑discipline teams.

The role involves public outreach, field work, and collaboration with clients while maintaining QA/QC and health & safety standards across projects.

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.
• Experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations in the utility sector (electric transmission/generation).

Responsibilities

• Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
• Complete desktop reviews to determine environmental constraints and draft findings.
• Coordinate approvals with state, federal, and local agencies and prepare final submittals.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and gather supporting documentation.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Coordinate preparation and editing of permit applications and other technical reports.
• Support Public Outreach, including graphics, project literature, and mailings to landowners.
• Attend Public Meetings and present status of environmental studies and permitting.
• Manage tasks and project budgets; onboard sub-consultants; coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee field work; ensure QA/QC and Health & Safety compliance.
• Communicate within Stantec Environmental Services and other lines for consistent execution.
• Assist in developing new project proposals

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Technical writing

Public outreach

Field work

QA/QC & H&S

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

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

Minimum 6 years experience or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Environmental regulatory and permitting 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 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, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience with local, Commonwealth of Virginia and/or State of North Carolina, and federal environmental regulations, licensing, and permitting within the utility sector, specifically electric transmission and/or generation.
• Specific experience with the Section 404 Clean Water Act, Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 7/10 Endangered Species Act, Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act, Virginia Water Protection permits, subaqueous bottom permits, North Carolina Section 401 permitting, CPCN applications and licensing, National Environmental Policy Act, surface water classifications, erosion control, SWPPPs and Construction General Permits (CGP).
• Experience with the following are a Plus: development of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans; coordination with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Railroad, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and Virginia municipal special use permit permitting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and complete work with consideration to your own and the team's safety when in the field.
• Attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to prioritize and multi‑task between multiple project managers.
• Work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, and can work independently and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as this work can occasionally require coordinating with clients located in different time zones and periodic attendance at evening meetings to facilitate local permitting.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Ability to use MS Office products proficiently and creatively.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Education and Experience

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

Pay Range

Various Locations in ME, VA: $65,700.00 – $95,300.00 Annually
Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas: $73,000.00 – $105,900.00 Annually
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA 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.

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.

Location

Primary Location: United States | VA | Williamsburg
Other Locations: United States | VA | Roanoke

Additional Information

Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Business Justification: New Position

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.