Environmental Regulatory Permitting Project Manager - FERC​/Energy

Environmental Regulatory Permitting Project Manager - FERC/Energy - ( 240004HR )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We‘re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that‘s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
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. 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.
Qualifications
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.

Education and Experience
Bachelor‘s or higher (preferred) in Environmental Science, or related field.
Minimum of 10…