Senior Environmental Permitting Lead - Pipelines & Resources

Stantec; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced environmental permitting professional to provide technical leadership for oil & gas midstream and energy transition projects across the US. You will manage permit applications, coordinate with agencies, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with HSE policies.

The role requires 5+ years of direct FERC permit experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a flexible Gulf region environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pipeline projects and permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines.
• Experience with FERC/NEPA requirements and mitigation measures.
• Experience managing FERC-regulated projects, including 7(b)/7(c) and related authorizations.
• Experience developing resource reports for FERC-regulated projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance heavy workloads.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and client-focused.
• Ability to foster and grow client relationships.
• Working understanding of HSSE policies and client training.
• Project and task management with attention to detail.
• Builds productive professional and personal networking.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to pass post-employment drug testing where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and energy transition initiatives across the US.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination for threatened/endangered species, 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106 resources.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support proposal development.
• Create and review technical documents supporting regulatory submissions.
• Support and ensure implementation of HSE policies and guidelines in all project phases.
• Collaborate with Environmental and Regulatory Specialists for consistent execution.
• Work as part of a broader midstream permitting team across multiple projects/offices.

Skills

Pipeline permitting

FERC & NEPA

FERC-regulated projects

Resource reports

Prioritization under pressure

Communication skills

Client relationships

HSSE policies

Project management

Networking

Driving license

Drug testing compliance

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced environmental permitting professional to provide technical leadership for oil & gas midstream and energy transition projects across the US. You will manage permit applications, coordinate with agencies, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with HSE policies.

The role requires 5+ years of direct FERC permit experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a flexible Gulf region environment.