Regulatory Specialist (GIS)
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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist with the Ability to Perform GIS Services to provide technical support on a variety of tasks within a team focused on renewable energy projects. 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Pay Range
Other Locations: United States | VA | Richmond
Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/07/2026 05:07:32
Req ID: 1007015
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist with the Ability to Perform GIS Services to provide technical support on a variety of tasks within a team focused on renewable energy projects. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Access various online databases containing environmental information and create GIS graphics displaying the information
- Complete desktop reviews of the above and any other available information to determine environmental constraints
- Draft summary memorandum detailing the results of the desktop review
- Develop submittals for any agency required review and/or permitting tasks
- Develop submittals related to local land use permitting
- Coordinate permitting for railroad and utility crossings
- Occasionally attend public meetings in support of projects which will require interaction with public officials and local residents
- Communicate (written and orally) and collaborate with the project team to provide task updates and ensure consistency in project execution
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently and take initiative
- Proficiency 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
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
- Ability to create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of environmental field studies and permitting of environmental impacts, as well as local land use and state construction approvals
- Ability to adhere to established cartographic standards and quality assurance/ quality control processes
- Ability to manage a wide variety of project specific and reference geospatial data in accordance with defined data management standards
- Ability to support geospatial field data collection efforts. Typical collected features include wetlands, waterways, and rare, threatened, or endangered species occurrences or habitats
- Ability to collaborate with existing GIS staff members working in various Stantec offices
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with demonstrated GIS training or course work
- 0-3 Years of Experience
- Previous experience in environmental permitting and/or providing GIS services in support of environmental projects preferred but not required
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
Pay Range
- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$49,100.00 - $68,700.00 Annually
Other Locations: United States | VA | Richmond
Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/07/2026 05:07:32
Req ID: 1007015
\#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.