Job Description

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. This position could be in any of our US locations, with the possibility for remote work.

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.

• Direct experience preparing and managing 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 visits 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best

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Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 104,000.00 - Max Salary $ 156,000.00

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: 1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/09/2025 01:09:33
Req ID: 1002134

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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.

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