Senior Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources/Permitting

Stantec; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced environmental permitting professional to lead pipeline and energy transition projects across the US. You will manage FERC-related applications, coordinate with agencies, and develop strong client relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in a related field, with deep knowledge of NEPA, 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106 processes. Location is flexible within Stantec's Gulf region, with opportunities for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of environmental regulatory experience in pipeline permitting.
• Direct experience preparing and managing FERC permit applications.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and related regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting and energy transition projects.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination for species, 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106 resources.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support proposals.
• Create technical documents to support regulatory submissions.
• Support HSE policies and coordinate with HSSE professionals across project phases.
• Collaborate with other specialists to ensure consistent project execution.
• Contribute to multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide.

Skills

Pipeline management

FERC permitting

NEPA compliance

Client relationships

Project management

Regulatory coordination

HSSE policies

Communication skills

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science

7+ years work experience in a similar position

5+ years direct experience preparing FERC permit applications

Experience with Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, Section 106

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in permitting complex pipeline and energy projects to join our team. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in biology, wetland science, soil science, fisheries, botany, hydrogeology, engineering, forestry, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental policy and permitting, and GIS. We help our clients identify and respond to opportunities and constraints within the changing regulatory and corporate environment, through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. Stantec is at the forefront of assisting our energy clients with traditional energy projects as well as exciting projects in the energy transition space to include Hydrogen, CCUS, CO2 transportation, Lithium and traditional renewables. The position location is flexible within Stantec's Gulf region.

Key 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 throughout the US.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, 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 provide review of technical documents that support regulatory submissions.
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution.
• This position works as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team and there will be opportunities to support multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience managing pipeline projects. Experience permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines is critical.
• Demonstrated experience with FERC and NEPA requirements and processes, mitigation measures, and related implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing FERC-regulated projects, including 7(b)/ 7(c) applications and prior notice/blanket authorization projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing resource report development for FERC-regulated projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client’s business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and grow strong client relationships.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Project and task management experience with strong attention to detail.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion, your passing post-employment drug and alcohol testing based on client needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher (preferred) in Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 or more years work experience in a similar position.
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience preparing, managing and authoring FERC permit applications where required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory agencies.
• Direct experience preparing and managing permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, and/or Section 106 Cultural Resources.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prohibits discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.