🚀 Environmental FERC Permitting Project Manager

Overview

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic Environmental Regulatory Permitting Project Manager to support FERC and energy-related permitting for complex pipeline and energy projects. Our team includes specialists in biology, wetlands, soil science, fisheries, botany, hydrogeology, engineering, forestry, habitat and ecosystem restoration, environmental policy and permitting, and GIS. We help clients identify opportunities and constraints within the regulatory and corporate environment through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. This position could be in any US location, with the possibility for remote work.

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.
• Support opportunities to work on multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience managing pipeline projects with critical experience permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload in a dynamic environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and a customer-focused approach to understand and respond to client needs.
• Ability to foster and grow strong client relationships.
• Working understanding of HSSE policies and procedures, 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.
• Compliance with post-employment drug and alcohol testing where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher in Environmental Science or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 7+ years of work experience in a similar position.
• Direct experience preparing and managing FERC permit applications as required by environmental regulatory agencies.
• Direct experience with 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 working conditions

Typical office environment with computer work; field visits may involve exposure to the elements. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties may change.

EEO and Employment Information

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are available upon request.