Senior Environmental Scientist, FERC Pipeline Permitting

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family leave

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented environmental permitting professional to lead complex pipeline and energy projects nationwide. The role focuses on FERC-regulated natural gas or liquids pipelines, NEPA compliance, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders.

Strong project management and client engagement are essential. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory submissions, safety, and timely delivery, with opportunities across the US energy sector and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7+ 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.

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.

Skills

Pipeline project management

FERC/NEPA knowledge

Regulatory permitting

Client relationship building

Oral and written communication

HSSE policies understanding

Project coordination

Driving record good

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented environmental permitting professional to lead complex pipeline and energy projects nationwide. The role focuses on FERC-regulated natural gas or liquids pipelines, NEPA compliance, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders.

Strong project management and client engagement are essential. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory submissions, safety, and timely delivery, with opportunities across the US energy sector and