Senior Environmental Permitting Lead (Pipelines)

Stantec; Brighton (MI); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented environmental professional with a strong background in permitting oil & gas midstream projects and energy transition initiatives. The role involves leadership on FERC-regulated projects, agency coordination, and development of regulatory submissions across the US.

Flexibility for remote work and collaboration with a nationwide team, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and delivering compliant, timely environmental documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 7+ years work experience in a similar position.
• 5 years direct experience preparing, managing and authoring FERC permit applications.
• Experience with Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and energy transition projects throughout the US.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and support proposal development.
• Create technical documents and review materials for regulatory submissions.
• Support Health, Safety & Environment policies in project execution.
• Collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency.
• Support multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide.

Skills

Pipeline project management

FERC/NEPA knowledge

FERC-regulated projects

Resource reports

Communication

Client relationships

HSSE understanding

Project management

Networking

Driver's license

Drug testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented environmental professional with a strong background in permitting oil & gas midstream projects and energy transition initiatives. The role involves leadership on FERC-regulated projects, agency coordination, and development of regulatory submissions across the US.

Flexibility for remote work and collaboration with a nationwide team, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and delivering compliant, timely environmental documentation.