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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental and engineering talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Our Environmental Services group is looking for an experienced environmental sciences or environmental engineering practitioner to join our team as a Business Development Professional and Senior Project Manager working across the Mountain Region (11 states in the Western US). Stantec is experiencing growth in the mining industry as we expand our work in mine planning, critical minerals development, and mine closure. Come help mold your future and join our team as we transition from a trusted advisor in the US West into a source of comprehensive services supporting our mining clients nationwide.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development:
- Help set the vision and lead the expansion of our mining business in the western United States.
- Support the achievement of continuing regional growth for the Mining Sector.
- Manage and grow multiple key client accounts within the Mining sector.
- Develop and maintain a broad range of client relationships throughout the sector.
- Identify, pursue, and lead business development opportunities consistent with the strategic plan.
- Drive revenue growth opportunities for the entire range of Stantec services and champion an integrated services approach.
- Work with regional business leaders, regional growth leaders, technical discipline leaders, sector leaders, and other business developers to achieve business performance targets.
- Support growth of a team of high performers. This will include supporting recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and other account managers.
Strategic Thinking:
- Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the sector market and key client account base. Work to position the company in key portions of the regional market to provide for sustainable growth.
- Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
- Support setting the vision and executing the implementation of our mining sector strategic plan by growing the western US within a collaborative team environment.
- Innovate and enhance our capabilities, geographic footprint, and integrated approach.
- Use critical thinking, good business sense, and organizational values to make collaborative decisions in situations involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
Project Management:
- Guide the permitting and planning process and oversee all aspects of a variety of mining-related projects, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor management.
- Mentor and develop staff in technical practices, regulatory strategy, and project management efforts.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
- Manage technical studies and ecological resource assessments that are performed by subject matter experts for mining projects such as traffic analyses, air & noise analyses, socioeconomic analyses, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other natural resource surveys.
- Manage permitting/compliance projects related to mining projects.
- Oversee and/or perform research, conduct environmental analyses (field and desktop), develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal, state, and local requirements (laws, regulations, policies, and ordinances).
- Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
Leadership:
- Work with other business lines within Stantec to build integrated service delivery for projects.
- Attract and retain staff needed to secure and deliver sector specific expertise and client relationship growth.
- Provide effective leadership, marketing direction and guidance to a team of professionals dedicated to growing our western US teams and further develop Stantec’s profile in the marketplace.
- Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
- Demonstrate a commitment to our code of business conduct and ethics policies.
- Exemplify integrity by treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
- Embrace diversity by recognizing, valuing, and leveraging the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of every individual, promoting cross-cultural understanding, fairness, and inclusion throughout our organization and with our clients and third-party organizations.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Strong project management and business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with mining clients.
- Client account and top-line management experience at a scale of >$5M net revenue per year.
- Strong understanding and experience within the mining sector.
- Solid reputation and high level of personal and professional credibility based upon in-depth experience and successful client outcomes.
- Substantial experience in environmental consulting and a solid background serving the needs of mining clients.
- Team player with ability to both lead and support projects and initiatives within a collaborative environment.
- Technical skills and ability to understand mining client’s key needs and formulate solutions.
- Ability to travel dependent on need and adherence to safety protocols.
- Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KPIs may include but are not limited to the following:
- Achieve annual HSE targets.
- Help drive and achieve budgeted sales and net revenue in for the Mountain Region in the Mining Sector.
- Achieve budgeted sales and net revenue with assigned key account(s).
- Recruit and retain sector-specific strategic hires.
- Manage and/or serve as principal-in-charge of key projects to meet a target utilization of 50 percent.
- Demonstrate collaboration across Stantec based on feedback from internal colleagues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a key contributor to a leadership team, including the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees and professional registration are strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience, which must include relevant experience within the mining sector, with a minimum of 5 years within a consulting role.
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.
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.
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PAY RANGE:
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Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas - $128,600.00 - $192,900.00 Annually
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Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas - $141,500.00 - $212,200.00 Annually
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Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas - $151,700.00 - $227,600.00 Annually
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.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | CO | Denver
OTHER LOCATIONS: United States | AZ | Chandler
ORGANIZATION: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 20/07/2026 10:07:00
REQ ID: 1006739
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.
INTRODUCTION
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental and engineering talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Our Environmental Services group is looking for an experienced environmental sciences or environmental engineering practitioner to join our team as a Business Development Professional and Senior Project Manager working across the Mountain Region (11 states in the Western US). Stantec is experiencing growth in the mining industry as we expand our work in mine planning, critical minerals development, and mine closure. Come help mold your future and join our team as we transition from a trusted advisor in the US West into a source of comprehensive services supporting our mining clients nationwide.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development:
- Help set the vision and lead the expansion of our mining business in the western United States.
- Support the achievement of continuing regional growth for the Mining Sector.
- Manage and grow multiple key client accounts within the Mining sector.
- Develop and maintain a broad range of client relationships throughout the sector.
- Identify, pursue, and lead business development opportunities consistent with the strategic plan.
- Drive revenue growth opportunities for the entire range of Stantec services and champion an integrated services approach.
- Work with regional business leaders, regional growth leaders, technical discipline leaders, sector leaders, and other business developers to achieve business performance targets.
- Support growth of a team of high performers. This will include supporting recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and other account managers.
Strategic Thinking:
- Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the sector market and key client account base. Work to position the company in key portions of the regional market to provide for sustainable growth.
- Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
- Support setting the vision and executing the implementation of our mining sector strategic plan by growing the western US within a collaborative team environment.
- Innovate and enhance our capabilities, geographic footprint, and integrated approach.
- Use critical thinking, good business sense, and organizational values to make collaborative decisions in situations involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
Project Management:
- Guide the permitting and planning process and oversee all aspects of a variety of mining-related projects, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor management.
- Mentor and develop staff in technical practices, regulatory strategy, and project management efforts.
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
- Manage technical studies and ecological resource assessments that are performed by subject matter experts for mining projects such as traffic analyses, air & noise analyses, socioeconomic analyses, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and other natural resource surveys.
- Manage permitting/compliance projects related to mining projects.
- Oversee and/or perform research, conduct environmental analyses (field and desktop), develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal, state, and local requirements (laws, regulations, policies, and ordinances).
- Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
Leadership:
- Work with other business lines within Stantec to build integrated service delivery for projects.
- Attract and retain staff needed to secure and deliver sector specific expertise and client relationship growth.
- Provide effective leadership, marketing direction and guidance to a team of professionals dedicated to growing our western US teams and further develop Stantec’s profile in the marketplace.
- Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
- Demonstrate a commitment to our code of business conduct and ethics policies.
- Exemplify integrity by treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with the broader community.
- Embrace diversity by recognizing, valuing, and leveraging the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of every individual, promoting cross-cultural understanding, fairness, and inclusion throughout our organization and with our clients and third-party organizations.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Strong project management and business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with mining clients.
- Client account and top-line management experience at a scale of >$5M net revenue per year.
- Strong understanding and experience within the mining sector.
- Solid reputation and high level of personal and professional credibility based upon in-depth experience and successful client outcomes.
- Substantial experience in environmental consulting and a solid background serving the needs of mining clients.
- Team player with ability to both lead and support projects and initiatives within a collaborative environment.
- Technical skills and ability to understand mining client’s key needs and formulate solutions.
- Ability to travel dependent on need and adherence to safety protocols.
- Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KPIs may include but are not limited to the following:
- Achieve annual HSE targets.
- Help drive and achieve budgeted sales and net revenue in for the Mountain Region in the Mining Sector.
- Achieve budgeted sales and net revenue with assigned key account(s).
- Recruit and retain sector-specific strategic hires.
- Manage and/or serve as principal-in-charge of key projects to meet a target utilization of 50 percent.
- Demonstrate collaboration across Stantec based on feedback from internal colleagues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a key contributor to a leadership team, including the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees and professional registration are strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience, which must include relevant experience within the mining sector, with a minimum of 5 years within a consulting role.
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.
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 - $128,600.00 - $192,900.00 Annually
-
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas - $141,500.00 - $212,200.00 Annually
-
Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas - $151,700.00 - $227,600.00 Annually
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.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | CO | Denver
OTHER LOCATIONS: United States | AZ | Chandler
ORGANIZATION: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 20/07/2026 10:07:00
REQ ID: 1006739
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.
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Frame your degree as a specialty match
Consular officers scrutinize whether your degree field directly supports the role. A commerce, marketing, or international business degree strengthens the specialty occupation case for business development far more than a general management qualification.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Focus on companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for business development or sales strategy roles. DOL's disclosure data shows which employers already understand E-3 visa sponsorship obligations, cutting your onboarding time significantly.
Get your Australian credentials assessed early
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but have a credential evaluation ready before interviews start so employers aren't surprised during due diligence.
Clarify the LCA step before signing an offer
Many business development hiring managers don't know the employer must file an LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. Raise this during the offer stage so HR can begin the certified wage documentation process without delay.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This keeps the process off your employer's plate and reduces the risk of documentation errors that delay your consulate appointment.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
Business development titles can attract consular scrutiny because the duties vary widely. Ask your employer to document that the role requires applying theoretical knowledge from a specific field, not just general commercial or relationship-building skills.
E-3 Visa Business Development Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find business development jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by visa type surfaces employers already familiar with the LCA filing requirement, which matters for business development roles where hiring managers often underestimate the sponsorship steps involved.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a business development role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the qualification depends on how the role is defined, not just the title. The position must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, or international commerce. Roles framed around general sales or relationship management without a degree requirement can face consular pushback, so the job description and offer letter language both matter.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for business development professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year after securing a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an oversubscribed lottery, meaning a qualifying offer doesn't guarantee a visa slot. For Australian business development professionals, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on chance selection.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 in a business development role?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a new visa stamp or change of status. You can begin working for a new employer once the new LCA is certified and the visa documentation is in order. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B, so plan the transition timeline carefully to avoid a gap in authorized employment.