Principal Environmental Planner/Scientist at Stantec
Wasilla, AK 99629, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Oct, 25

Salary

192200.0

Posted On

23 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Regulatory Agencies, Program Management

Industry

Other Industry

Description

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.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

  • Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations
  • Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
  • Project management and financial literacy training and/or experience
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
  • Must be a highly motivated self-starter
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with various federal agencies’ NEPA requirements
  • Experience in staff supervision and collaboration across business units/geographies is desirable
  • Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment drug screen.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • B.S. in planning and/or related environmental discipline; Master’s degree in planning and/or related environmental discipline preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience performing NEPA analysis and permitting for various types of federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in staff supervision or program management
    This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project from the pursuit phase through project execution, including client contact, proposal preparation, client interviews, schedules, personnel allocation/planning, HSSE (as applicable), technical approach, quality assurance, budget management, invoicing, and subcontractor management.
  • Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
  • Help organize technical studies and resource teams with assessments and various field surveys
  • Lead the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs).
  • Serve as a local team leader reporting to the business center leadership team to support technical excellence, safety, and growth in Alaska.
  • In the near term, supervise a team focused on assessment and permitting and help with coordination with other environmental services areas (e.g., remediation) in Alaska.
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