Regulatory Specialist

Stantec; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Regulatory Specialist in Williamsburg, VA to join our Environmental Services team. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permitting, and project deliverables for energy sector projects across the North American network.

The role requires coordinating with state and federal agencies, preparing permit applications, and providing technical regulatory support, while managing tasks and subcontractors within a busy project environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with major environmental acts and permits (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404, NEPA, CPCN licensing).
• Ability to identify and solve problems with safety in mind; strong communication and multi‑tasking abilities.

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 preparation of final submittals.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, gather supporting documentation, and coordinate comment responses with agencies.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and editing of technical documents like CPCN applications.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Planning/Engineering or related field

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.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We pride ourselves on being recognized for providing some of the best environmental services to the North American energy industry. With decades of experience, Stantec offers a wealth of technical knowledge and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations. From licensing, through permitting, to construction, Stantec offers a one‑stop shop to bring energy projects from concept to completion.

Our Environmental Services team is seeking a Regulatory Specialist with demonstrated experience within the energy sector. Joining Stantec’s North American network of over 1,400 environmental services professionals, with over 25 years providing environmental services to energy clients, in over 100 office locations in the US, you will be an integral part of our team providing technical regulatory support, developing project deliverables, executing task management and supporting overall project management and success.

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 the 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.

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

• 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.

Primary Location

United States | VA | Williamsburg

Other Locations

United States | VA | Fredericksburg

Organization

2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic-Williamsburg VA

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

16/07/2026 05:07:13

Req ID

1006803

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.