Renewable Energy PM: Shadow Flicker & Permitting

Stantec; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

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 shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects and coordinate with engineering, siting and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in wind energy environmental permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS and DOTs on NEPA requirements and processes.
• Experience with state and local permitting and public consultation processes.

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 and permitting.
• 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 teams to expand opportunities and client base in the Midwest.
• Identify and pursue environmental permitting projects 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 renewables.

Skills

Project management

Shadow flicker

GIS

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree (env sci/renewable/eng)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

WindPRO

ArcGIS

Job description

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 shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects and coordinate with engineering, siting and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.