Senior Energy & Pipeline Permitting Lead

Stantec; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in the United States Gulf region seeks an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead oil & gas midstream and energy transition projects. The role focuses on FERC-regulated pipelines, NEPA processes, and regulatory coordination nationwide.

You will manage permit applications, coordinate with agencies and clients, and mentor teams while applying HSSE standards and delivering compliant, high-quality documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in a similar position.
• 5+ years of direct experience preparing, managing and authoring FERC permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects (FERC-regulated natural gas or liquids pipeline projects) and energy transition projects throughout the US.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Section 106 Cultural Resources.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business and supporting proposal development.
• Create technical documents and provide review of technical documents that support regulatory submissions.
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution.
• This position works as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team and there will be opportunities to support multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide.

Skills

Pipeline permitting

FERC & NEPA experience

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec in the United States Gulf region seeks an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead oil & gas midstream and energy transition projects. The role focuses on FERC-regulated pipelines, NEPA processes, and regulatory coordination nationwide.

You will manage permit applications, coordinate with agencies and clients, and mentor teams while applying HSSE standards and delivering compliant, high-quality documents.