Senior Environmental Permitting Lead – Oil & Gas

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead and manage midstream pipeline and energy transition projects across the US, with a focus on FERC-regulated projects.

You will coordinate agency processes, manage permit applications, and build strong client relationships while ensuring HSE compliance and high-quality deliverables in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years work experience in a similar position.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience preparing, managing and authoring FERC permit applications where required by regulatory agencies.
• Direct experience preparing and managing permit applications related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.

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 across the US.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, 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 review documents that support regulatory submissions.
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in all work phases.
• Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Work as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team with opportunities to support multiple projects and offices nationwide.

Skills

Pipeline permitting

FERC & NEPA expertise

Regulatory coordination

Client relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead and manage midstream pipeline and energy transition projects across the US, with a focus on FERC-regulated projects.

You will coordinate agency processes, manage permit applications, and build strong client relationships while ensuring HSE compliance and high-quality deliverables in a dynamic regulatory environment.