Senior Environmental Permitting Lead, Oil & Gas & Energy

Stantec; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead technical and project management for midstream oil & gas and energy transition projects across the Gulf region.

Role requires navigating FERC/NEPA processes, coordinating with agencies, generating regulatory documents, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring HSE compliance throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pipeline projects and permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines.
• FERC and NEPA requirements knowledge and related implementation.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to develop proposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and PM for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and energy transition projects.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination for Threatened & Endangered Species, 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support proposal development.
• Create and review technical documents supporting regulatory submissions.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environment policies are followed on all work.

Skills

Pipeline management

FERC/NEPA

Client relations

Oral & written comms

HSSE awareness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science

Job description

Stantec seeks an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead technical and project management for midstream oil & gas and energy transition projects across the Gulf region.

Role requires navigating FERC/NEPA processes, coordinating with agencies, generating regulatory documents, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring HSE compliance throughout all project phases.