Regulatory Specialist (GIS)

About the Role

Stantec is seeking a Regulatory Specialist with GIS capabilities to provide technical support on renewable energy projects within our Environmental Services team. This role involves working with a team that addresses permitting and approval requirements, leveraging established relationships with public agencies and scientific expertise to secure project approvals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Access various online databases containing environmental information and create GIS graphics displaying the information.
• Complete desktop reviews of environmental data to determine environmental constraints.
• Draft summary memoranda detailing the results of desktop reviews.
• Develop submittals for agency-required reviews and permitting tasks.
• Prepare submittals related to local land use permitting.
• Coordinate permitting for railroad and utility crossings.
• Attend public meetings to interact with public officials and local residents in support of projects.
• Communicate and collaborate with the project team to provide task updates and ensure consistency in project execution.
• Support and ensure implementation of Stantec’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policies.

GIS Capabilities

• Create maps and perform geospatial analyses in support of environmental field studies and permitting.
• Adhere to established cartographic standards and quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Manage a wide variety of project-specific and reference geospatial data.
• Support geospatial field data collection efforts, including wetlands, waterways, and rare, threatened, or endangered species habitats.
• Collaborate with existing GIS staff members across Stantec offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Previous experience in environmental permitting and/or providing GIS services in support of environmental projects is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently, and take initiative.
• Ability to learn and adapt to multiple tasks and processes quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities and address critical issues like climate change and digital transformation.

Pay

Locations in MN, OH, VT, and various areas in CA, ME, NY, VA: $49,100.00 - $68,700.00 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.