Senior Environmental Regulatory Permitting Manager – FERC

Stantec

Provide technical leadership and project management for FERC-regulated pipeline projects throughout the US. Collaborate with Environmental and Regulatory Specialists in a dynamic team environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing FERC-regulated pipeline projects, including permitting and compliance with NEPA requirements. Strong ability to develop client relationships and ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies throughout project execution.

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FERC-Regulated Project ManagementNEPA CompliancePermit Application ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentHealth, Safety and Environment (HSE) Implementation

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Hard Skills

Pipeline Project ManagementPermit Application DevelopmentResource Report DevelopmentMitigation Measures ImplementationTechnical Document Review

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationClient-Focused ApproachAbility to Work Under PressureAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas MidstreamFERCNEPAThreatened and Endangered SpeciesCoastal Zone Management ActSection 404/10Section 106 Cultural ResourcesHealth, Safety and Environment (HSE)Environmental and Regulatory ComplianceProject Planning and Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects (FERC-regulated natural gas or liquids pipeline projects) and energy transition projects throughout the US.
Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Section 106 Cultural Resources.
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business and supporting proposal development.
Create technical documents and provide review of technical documents that support regulatory submissions.
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution.
This position works as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team and there will be opportunities to support multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience managing pipeline projects. Experience permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines is critical.
Demonstrated experience with FERC and NEPA requirements and processes, mitigation measures, and related implementation.
Demonstrated experience managing FERC-regulated projects, including 7(b)/ 7(c) applications and prior notice/blanket authorization projects.
Demonstrated experience managing resource report development for FERC-regulated projects
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client’s business needs.
Demonstrated ability to foster and grow strong client relationships
Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
Project and task management experience with strong attention to detail.
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion, your passing post-employment drug and alcohol testing based on client needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)