Senior Pipeline & Energy Permitting Leader (Remote)

Stantec; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented individual with a keen interest in permitting complex pipeline and energy projects to join our team. Our staff includes specialists in biology, wetland science, soil science, forestry, GIS, and regulatory permitting.

Flexible location with potential for remote work. The role centers on leading permitting for oil & gas midstream projects and energy transition initiatives across the United States, coordinating with agencies and clients, and delivering

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.
• Direct experience preparing and managing permit applications and agency coordination for Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106.

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.

Skills

Pipeline project management

FERC/NEPA compliance

Regulatory documentation

Client relationship building

Effective communication

Project scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented individual with a keen interest in permitting complex pipeline and energy projects to join our team. Our staff includes specialists in biology, wetland science, soil science, forestry, GIS, and regulatory permitting.

Flexible location with potential for remote work. The role centers on leading permitting for oil & gas midstream projects and energy transition initiatives across the United States, coordinating with agencies and clients, and delivering