Regulatory Specialist

Stantec

Regulatory Specialist providing technical regulatory support within Stantec’s Environmental Services team. Involved in environmental regulatory requirements, project management, and public outreach.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeWilliamsburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,700 - $116,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental regulatory compliance, including federal and state permitting processes, while effectively managing project budgets and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in technical report writing and public outreach, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards throughout project execution.

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Environmental Regulatory ComplianceTechnical Report WritingProject ManagementStakeholder CoordinationPublic Outreach

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Hard Skills

Environmental PermittingTechnical DocumentationField Work CoordinationCritical ThinkingErosion ControlSWPPP DevelopmentCPCN ApplicationsNEPA ComplianceSection 404 Clean Water ActEndangered Species Act

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingInitiativeProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteGraphic Representation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Utility SectorElectric TransmissionFederal Environmental RegulationsVirginia Environmental RegulationsNorth Carolina Environmental Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
Complete project desktop reviews to determine environmental constraints; draft documentation to summarize findings.
Coordinate 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.
Coordinate 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.
Managing tasks and project budgets.
On-boarding and managing sub-consultants.
Coordinating with clients, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and internal project staff.
Performing, reviewing and overseeing project technical work.
Coordinating, conducting, and/or leading field work.
Ensure QA/QC and Health and Safety requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle.
Communicate and collaborate within Stantec Environmental Services and other Business Lines to ensure consistency in project execution.
Assist in the development of new project proposals as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Ability 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.
Ability to use MS Office products proficiently and creatively.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave