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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.
ROLE
Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager who will be instrumental in expanding our Power industry footprint throughout the Gulf Coast Region, partnering closely with client account managers to strengthen relationships, identify new opportunities, and elevate the reach and impact of our services.
In this role, you will lead and guide projects and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the full project life cycle, from early pursuit and proposal development through execution and delivery.
Stantec’s Power team delivers comprehensive support across transmission and distribution, routing and siting, geotechnical engineering, as well as environmental assessment, permitting, and monitoring.
This position has remote working flexibility with candidates preferably residing in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery:
- This position will support project management and provide technical support for environmental surveying, reporting, and permitting services with a focus on power sector clients in Texas and Gulf Coast Region.
- Collaborate with and manage a community of staff across various sectors, including but not limited to federal, state, and local clients, power, municipalities, and other industrial clients.
- Identify project-specific environmental design and regulatory requirements for power projects according to the Client’s risk management profile, industry precedents, existing guidance, regulations, best practices, and lessons learned, and use that information to inform smart permitting strategy.
- Establish project objectives and procedures and lead teams on proposals, planning studies, designs, due diligence and permitting projects.
- Possess good business awareness and acumen and maintain a strong understanding of project management fundamentals: project scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Grow Stantec’s professional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers within key client accounts.
- Grow internal and external networks and identify additional high caliber talent across a range of professional disciplines to join the Stantec team.
- Provide mentoring and training for staff.
- Complete work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and in accordance with our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) procedures and Design Delivery Guidelines.
- Demonstrate active commitment to Stantec’s code of business conduct and ethics policies.
Business Development:
- Engage directly in identifying, pursuing, and winning projects; lead and participate in proposal preparation.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Stantec’s market position with clients, approval agencies, and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider through coordination with Stantec’s marketing team, regional sector leadership, and local technical staff.
- Engage and develop relationships with key industry partners that can help advance Stantec’s position in the marketplace.
- Participate in conferences and seminars and represent Stantec in business, community, and social situations to advance the Stantec brand and maximize exposure of Stantec’s subject matter experts.
- Create and maintain internal relationships across Stantec’s practices and geographies to promote cross-selling of services.
- Maintain a clear understanding of current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, and major clients and competitors within the Gulf Region markets with a focus on Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Possess strong knowledge of project management and development workflows, applicable regulations, and risk profiles within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)/Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)/ Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region.
- Established track record of building and sustaining strategic relationships that advance organizational positioning and open new avenues for collaboration.
- Ability to foster internal collaboration across practices and geographies to drive cross selling and integrated service delivery.
- Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and revenue potential, particularly within Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
- Deep knowledge of environmental design and regulatory requirements for Power Delivery projects, with the ability to translate risk profiles, industry precedents, and regulatory guidance into effective permitting strategies.
- Skilled in establishing project objectives, developing procedures, and guiding teams through planning studies, design efforts, due diligence, and permitting activities.
- Where lawful, ability to pass a post-hire drug screen (client-dependent).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with technical specialization and expertise in environmental compliance, natural resource assessments and studies, and permitting.
- 5+ years’ experience in a project management and/or client relationship management capacity.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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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INDES
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
ORGANIZATION: 2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West-Houston TX
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: Replacement
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 05/01/2026 01:01:54
REQ ID: 1003583
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 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.
ROLE
Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager who will be instrumental in expanding our Power industry footprint throughout the Gulf Coast Region, partnering closely with client account managers to strengthen relationships, identify new opportunities, and elevate the reach and impact of our services.
In this role, you will lead and guide projects and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the full project life cycle, from early pursuit and proposal development through execution and delivery.
Stantec’s Power team delivers comprehensive support across transmission and distribution, routing and siting, geotechnical engineering, as well as environmental assessment, permitting, and monitoring.
This position has remote working flexibility with candidates preferably residing in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery:
- This position will support project management and provide technical support for environmental surveying, reporting, and permitting services with a focus on power sector clients in Texas and Gulf Coast Region.
- Collaborate with and manage a community of staff across various sectors, including but not limited to federal, state, and local clients, power, municipalities, and other industrial clients.
- Identify project-specific environmental design and regulatory requirements for power projects according to the Client’s risk management profile, industry precedents, existing guidance, regulations, best practices, and lessons learned, and use that information to inform smart permitting strategy.
- Establish project objectives and procedures and lead teams on proposals, planning studies, designs, due diligence and permitting projects.
- Possess good business awareness and acumen and maintain a strong understanding of project management fundamentals: project scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Grow Stantec’s professional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers within key client accounts.
- Grow internal and external networks and identify additional high caliber talent across a range of professional disciplines to join the Stantec team.
- Provide mentoring and training for staff.
- Complete work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and in accordance with our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) procedures and Design Delivery Guidelines.
- Demonstrate active commitment to Stantec’s code of business conduct and ethics policies.
Business Development:
- Engage directly in identifying, pursuing, and winning projects; lead and participate in proposal preparation.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Stantec’s market position with clients, approval agencies, and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider through coordination with Stantec’s marketing team, regional sector leadership, and local technical staff.
- Engage and develop relationships with key industry partners that can help advance Stantec’s position in the marketplace.
- Participate in conferences and seminars and represent Stantec in business, community, and social situations to advance the Stantec brand and maximize exposure of Stantec’s subject matter experts.
- Create and maintain internal relationships across Stantec’s practices and geographies to promote cross-selling of services.
- Maintain a clear understanding of current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, and major clients and competitors within the Gulf Region markets with a focus on Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Possess strong knowledge of project management and development workflows, applicable regulations, and risk profiles within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)/Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)/ Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region.
- Established track record of building and sustaining strategic relationships that advance organizational positioning and open new avenues for collaboration.
- Ability to foster internal collaboration across practices and geographies to drive cross selling and integrated service delivery.
- Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and revenue potential, particularly within Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
- Deep knowledge of environmental design and regulatory requirements for Power Delivery projects, with the ability to translate risk profiles, industry precedents, and regulatory guidance into effective permitting strategies.
- Skilled in establishing project objectives, developing procedures, and guiding teams through planning studies, design efforts, due diligence, and permitting activities.
- Where lawful, ability to pass a post-hire drug screen (client-dependent).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with technical specialization and expertise in environmental compliance, natural resource assessments and studies, and permitting.
- 5+ years’ experience in a project management and/or client relationship management capacity.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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
INDES
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
ORGANIZATION: 2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West-Houston TX
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: Replacement
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 05/01/2026 01:01:54
REQ ID: 1003583
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Environmental Consultant
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Australian three-year environmental science or engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so your employer can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filing history
Environmental consulting firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for previous E-3 or H-1B roles already understand the sponsorship process. Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify firms actively hiring in environmental roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on firms unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Environmental Consultant roles by employers with confirmed E-3 visa sponsorship history, so every application goes to a prepared hiring team.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before your visa application can proceed. DOL typically certifies within seven business days, but build at least two weeks of buffer into your start date to avoid consulate scheduling conflicts.
Prepare site-specific project documentation for your interview
Consular officers often ask Senior Environmental Consultants to demonstrate that the role requires specialized expertise, not general fieldwork. Bring project descriptions, a detailed role scope from your employer, and any professional registrations such as state PE or RPEC credentials.
Handle the full filing process through a dedicated service
Environmental roles with multi-site or contractor arrangements can complicate the LCA and DS-160 paperwork. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA, visa application, and consulate preparation end-to-end so nothing falls through the gaps.
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Find Senior Environmental Consultant JobsSenior Environmental Consultant E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
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Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Environmental Consultant roles filtered by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't flag visa sponsorship accurately, so you can waste significant time on applications where the employer has never sponsored an E-3 or doesn't understand the process. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from firms already set up to file.
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 Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, or chemistry. Roles framed around general environmental health and safety work, where any science degree qualifies, can face scrutiny. Your employer's job description should specify the required degree field to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Environmental Consultants?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has a significant structural advantage: there's no annual lottery. H-1B selection is random, meaning a fully qualified environmental consultant can miss out on a cap slot entirely. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so if you're Australian, you can apply whenever you have a qualifying job offer without waiting for a lottery result.
Can I work across multiple client sites on an E-3 as a Senior Environmental Consultant?
Yes, but your LCA must reflect the primary worksite or, if you'll work at multiple client locations, your employer may need to file additional LCA notices at each site. USCIS and DOL require that prevailing wage determinations cover the actual work locations. Inform your employer upfront if your role involves regular client-site fieldwork so the LCA is filed correctly from the start.
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