Regulatory Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Regulatory Specialist with demonstrated experience within the energy sector, particularly in electric transmission and/or generation. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to environmental services and to work on projects that are crucial to our clients and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
• Complete project desktop reviews to determine environmental constraints; draft documentation to summarize findings.
• Cookordination state, federal, and local government approvals, including the coordination of all required studies and reports as well as the preparation of the final submittal.
• Prepare environmental permit applications, including gathering supporting documentation, conducting assessments, and coordinating comment response with agencies.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Cookordinate the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, such as permit applications, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications, and other technical reports.
• Support public outreach for projects, including development of graphic representations and project literature and coordinating mass mailings of information to adjacent landowners.
• Attend public meetings in support of the project which may include presentations on the status of environmental studies and permit acquisition.
• Manage tasks and project budgets.
• On-board and manage sub-consultants.
• Cookordinate with clients, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and internal project staff.
• Perform, review, and oversee project technical work.
• Additional responsibilities may include: coordinating, conducting, and/or leading field work; ensuring QA/QC and Health and Safety requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle; communicating and collaborating within Stantec Environmental Services and other Business Lines to ensure consistency in project execution; assisting in the development of new project proposals as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with local, Commonwealth of Virginia and/or State of North Carolina, and federal environmental regulations, licensing, and permitting within the utility sector, specifically electric transmission and/or generation.
• Specific experience with the Section 404 Clean Water Act, Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 7/10 Endangered Species Act, Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act, Virginia Water Protection permits, subaqueous bottom permits, North Carolina Section 401 permitting, CPCN applications and licensing, National Environmental Policy Act, surface water classifications, erosion control, SWPPPs and Construction General Permits (CGP).
• Experience with the following are a Plus: development of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans; coordination with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Railroad, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and Virginia municipal special use permit permitting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and complete work with consideration to your own and the team's safety when in the field.
• Attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task between multiple project managers.
• Work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, and can work independently and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as this work can occasionally require coordinating with clients located in different time zones and periodic attendance at evening meetings to facilitate local permitting.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Able to use MS Office products proficiently and creatively.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
• Project and task management experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

The pay range for this position varies depending on location and includes a range of $65,700.00 - $95,300.00 annually for locations in ME, VA, and various CA, NY, and VA areas, and $73,000.00 - $105,900.00 annually for locations in MN, OH, VT, and various CA, NJ, and VA areas, and $80,300.00 - $116,500.00 annually for locations in CO, HI, IL, MD, and various CA, NJ, and VA areas.

Schedule

Full time.

Job Posting

16/07/2026 05:07:13

Req ID

1006803