Senior Environmental Project Manager, Energy Transmission

Stantec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Environmental Services practice seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Scientist (Electric Transmission and Renewable Energy) to deliver senior-level management, regulatory, and permitting services for electric transmission, wind, solar, and BESS projects in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

The role requires independent work, strong regulatory knowledge, and client-facing deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of related environmental consulting, permitting, or project management experience.
• Experience managing complex electric transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory strategy, natural resource assessments, and siting.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex electric transmission and renewable energy projects through permitting and compliance.
• Coordinate with agencies, clients, and internal teams to develop practical solutions.
• Prepare and review environmental permit applications and supporting documents.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory permitting

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Stantec's Environmental Services practice seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Scientist (Electric Transmission and Renewable Energy) to deliver senior-level management, regulatory, and permitting services for electric transmission, wind, solar, and BESS projects in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

The role requires independent work, strong regulatory knowledge, and client-facing deliverables.