Senior Environmental Regulatory Permitting Manager – FERC

Overview

In this role you will lead permitting for oil & gas midstream and energy transition projects, guiding regulatory submissions and agency coordination. You’ll work within a cross-disciplinary team to advance projects that support clients and communities, while upholding HSSE standards. You will shape permit strategies, foster client relationships, and contribute to a growing portfolio in traditional energy and renewables. This is a flexible-location role with potential for remote work, within a mission-driven, environmentally focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and AD&D insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and energy transition initiatives across the US
• Manage permit applications and agency coordination for Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106 Cultural Resources
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and support proposal development
• Create and review technical documents supporting regulatory submissions
• Implement and coordinate Health, Safety and Environment policies across all project phases
• Collaborate with Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution
• Support multiple projects and offices nationwide as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team

Key requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing pipeline projects with emphasis on large natural gas or liquids pipelines
• Experience with FERC and NEPA requirements and mitigation implementation
• Experience managing FERC-regulated projects including 7(b)/7(c) and related authorization processes
• Experience managing resource report development for FERC-regulated projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a client-focused mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and balance heavy workloads in a mobile, changing environment
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and network within technical teams
• Working understanding of HSSE policies and client-specific training requirements
• Project and task management experience with attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Post-employment drug/alcohol testing may be required where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion
• Education and Experience: Bachelor in Environmental Science; minimum 7+ years’ experience in similar role; minimum 5 years direct experience with FERC permit applications; experience with Threatened & Endangered Species, 404/10, CZMA, and Section 106

• Strong communication skills
• Client-centric mindset
• Collaborative/team-oriented
• FERC permitting
• NEPA processes
• Section 404/10 and CZMA

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