Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager - Natural Resources/Permitting (FERC)

Stantec; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a permitting-focused environmental professional to lead pipeline and energy transition permitting projects across the Gulf region. You will coordinate with agencies, manage complex permit applications, and drive client-focused solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of experience with FERC permits and a strong background in regulatory processes, reporting, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pipeline projects (FERC-regulated) and related regulatory processes.
• Ability to coordinate with agencies on Sections 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and energy transition initiatives.
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to threatened and endangered species, Section 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and support proposal development.

Skills

Pipeline project management

FERC/NEPA processes

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or related field

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.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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.

Your 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.

Your 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.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• medical plans
• dental plans
• 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
• paid family leave
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans (for temporary/casual employees)
• employee stock purchase program (for temporary/casual employees)
• paid leave (for temporary/casual employees)

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | TX | Houston

Other Locations

United States | LA | Baton Rouge

Organization

BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit 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.