Stantec

Regulatory Specialist

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Richmond, VA, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Other • Real Estate • Consulting

The Role

Perform desktop environmental reviews, draft summary memoranda, prepare agency permitting submittals, and coordinate railroad and utility crossing permits. Communicate findings and updates with project teams, ensure consistent project execution, and support implementation of HSE policies throughout project phases.

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking Regulatory Specialists to provide technical support on a variety of tasks within a large multi-year project. This position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of permitting and approval requirements. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with public agencies throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our regulatory knowledge and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective approach to securing approvals.

Your Key Responsibilities

Complete desktop reviews of projects to determine environmental constraints
Draft summary memorandum detailing the results of the desktop review
Develop submittals for agency required permitting tasks
Coordinate permitting for railroad and utility crossings
Communicate (written and orally) and collaborate with the project team to provide task updates and ensure consistency in project execution

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently and take initiative.
Proficient with MS Office suite (specifically Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to learn and adapt to multiple tasks and processes quickly in a dynamic environment.
Excellent technical writing.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
Support and ensure implementation of Stantec’s 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

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
0-3 Years Experience
Strong background in regulatory review and permitting preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

About Us

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

About the Team

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
0-3 Years Experience
Strong background in regulatory review and permitting
Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent technical writing skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently, taking initiative
Ability to learn and adapt to multiple tasks and processes quickly in a dynamic environment
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and coordinate with HSE professionals

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The Company

HQ: Edmonton, Alberta

22,253 Employees

What We Do

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.