The posting
Job Description
Stantec is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to provide technical leadership for our clients and staff on a variety of Environmental Services projects in Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic US. This position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of projects, including but not limited to supporting to public utilities, new electric transmission and rebuild projects, project access road planning and design, substation and battery storage facility design, solar due diligence and environmental permitting. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with utilities and Power sector developers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and our knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective and innovative approaches to their environmental / engineering compliance goals.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Executing environmental permitting strategy, developing regulatory strategy, and directing environmental field surveys and construction compliance for a variety of projects.
- Conducting environmental field surveys in a lead capacity as needed, including wetland, forest stand, and/or critical area resource assessments and delineations; mentoring junior staff in the conduct of such surveys and their interpretation. Occasional travel for fieldwork is likely, including overnight stays for short durations.
- Preparing permit applications, including Section 404/401 permits and Joint Permit Applications, involving gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating comment response with agencies.
- Preparing technical reports for and managing coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), MD Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal, state, and local agencies.
- Task coordination related to wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, state water determinations, resource protection areas, threatened and endangered species, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, GPS data collection, agency consultations, cultural resources, and water quality permitting.
- Performing and summarizing database searches and coordinating initial agency review and consultation related to Threatened and Endangered Species.
- Leading and preparing Forest Conservation Plan, Critical Area, and Tier II submissions in accordance with the State and Municipal requirements.
- Performing quality assurance/ quality control reviews of environmental deliverables.
- Partnering and participating on integrated environmental/engineering/ecology teams to deliver projects in both the pre-project permitting stage and post-approval stage to ensure consistency in project execution.
- Supporting and ensuring implementation of Stantec Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Knowledge of Maryland state and US federal laws and regulations and applicable policies and procedures to advise others on interpretations and experiences with permitting.
- Skilled with a “hands-on” individual experience in managing environmental permitting applications.
- Skilled in verbal and written communications, including advanced technical writing abilities, regulatory agency negotiations, and requests for proposals responses.
- Skilled at prioritizing, organizing, managing, and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Skilled with computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; CADD and GIS are a plus.
- Ability to prepare, read and interpret scientific/technical documents and plans for the affects/impacts to environmental resources,
- Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment and meet project schedules, deadlines, and budgets.
- Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and is able to work independently, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with the strong ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships amongst the team and clients, and mentor/train staff as needed.
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated, self-directed, and possess the ability to make sound business decisions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, Geology, or related discipline preferred.
- 8+ years of experience specific to regulatory practice in the environmental field.
- Maryland Forest Conservation Act Qualified Professional, Certified Arborist, and/or Professional Wetland Scientist or related certifications preferred.
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive
About Us
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
