Project Manager - Shadow Flicker/Environmental Assessment

About the role

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on Shadow Flicker & Environmental Compliance of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects.
• Oversee modeling and analysis using tools such as WindPRO, ArcGIS, or similar software applications.
• Cook up with our clients’ engineering, siting, and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for shadow flicker impacts, renewable energy permitting, and public consultation.
• Present at public meetings and appear as expert witness for shadow flicker projects.
• Play a key role in renewable energy project permitting, client and agency engagement, and client development, ensuring our clients projects meet environmental standards and community expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shadow flicker-related inquiries from existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal team or sector leaders, such as the renewable energy group, to expand opportunities and client base.
• Identify and pursue environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities with a focus on the Midwest Region.
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities.
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices related to shadow flicker and other renewable energy project impacts.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience, including cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS software applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in wind energy, renewable energy environmental permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience with USACE, FERC, USFWS and DOTs on NEPA requirements and processes.
• Experience with state and local-level permitting and public consultation processes.
• Experience in managing shadow flicker wind projects preferred.
• Familiarity with other environmental impact areas (e.g., noise, natural resources, visual impacts).

Skills

• Proven project management experience.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS software applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.

Benefits

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer and provides a competitive compensation package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$85,300.00 - $128,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time