Senior Environmental Scientist & Permitting Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a highly skilled environmental permitting professional to join our Gulf region team in Texas. You will lead midstream and energy transition permitting projects, coordinating with agency staff and clients to secure approvals for complex pipelines and related facilities.

The role requires strong FERC/NEPA experience, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering compliant permit applications while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.

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.

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 Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, 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 HSE Policies and coordinate with HSE professionals.
• 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.

Skills

Pipeline project management

FERC compliance

NEPA

Permit application management

Client relationship building

Strong communication

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking a highly skilled environmental permitting professional to join our Gulf region team in Texas. You will lead midstream and energy transition permitting projects, coordinating with agency staff and clients to secure approvals for complex pipelines and related facilities.

The role requires strong FERC/NEPA experience, regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering compliant permit applications while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.