Shadow Flicker Project Manager for Renewable Energy Permitting

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,300 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice is seeking a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on shadow flicker and environmental compliance of renewable energy projects.

You will lead shadow flicker assessments, manage cross-functional permitting efforts, and support client development and regulatory engagement across wind, solar, and storage projects in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wind energy environmental permitting or impact assessment.
• Experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS and DOTs on NEPA.
• Experience with state and local permitting and public consultation.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects.
• Oversee modeling and analysis using WindPRO, ArcGIS, or similar software applications.
• Coordinate with clients’ engineering, siting, and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for shadow flicker impacts, renewable energy permitting, and public consultation.
• Present at public meetings and appear as expert witness for shadow flicker projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shadow flicker-related inquiries from existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal team or sector leaders, such as the renewable energy group, to expand opportunities and client base.
• Identify and pursue environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities with a focus on the Midwest Region.
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities.
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices related to shadow flicker and other renewable energy project impacts.

Skills

Project management

Shadow flicker modeling

GIS

Client engagement

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/renewable energy/engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WindPRO

ArcGIS

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice is seeking a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on shadow flicker and environmental compliance of renewable energy projects.

You will lead shadow flicker assessments, manage cross-functional permitting efforts, and support client development and regulatory engagement across wind, solar, and storage projects in the Midwest.