Environmental Compliance Specialist

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 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

You will perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to water, waste, air and other environmental programs. The successful candidate will be required to assist project managers and perform technical tasks on projects by writing reports, developing plans, and implementing steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner for a variety of clients. Categories Stantec serves include, but are not limited to power & utilities, renewable energy, oil & gas, food & agriculture, higher education, manufacturing, metals & mining, real estate, commercial and transportation. Miscellaneous administrative tasks may be required.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Execution of multi-media environmental compliance projects for a wide variety of clients.

• Assist with preparation of environmental reports, plans, and permit applications with applicable calculations.

• Identify applicable environmental regulations.

• Assist project managers with development of permitting and compliance strategies.

• Assist project managers and their clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, planning, training, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols.

• Assist project managers with preparing cost estimates for projects.

• Prepare periodic status/program reports.

• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete entry level and routine assignments.

• Use engineering principles to provide environmental permitting and planning solutions for various industrial and commercial equipment at facilities.

• This position works as part of a larger multi-media compliance team and will likely require support to multiple Stantec offices.

• A willingness to travel is preferred.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and requirements including hazardous and solid waste, industrial stormwater, Tier II, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), wastewater, air permitting, tanks, and spill planning (SPCC).

• Ability to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight trips as business needs dictate.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and project team members.

• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

• Experience working with local, state and/or federal agencies is desired.

• Consulting experience is preferred, including completion of successful environmental compliance projects.

• Environmental management systems (EMS), ISO, multi-media compliance auditing, and inspections, and sustainability experience is desired.

• Work exposure to one or more of the following industrial categories: manufacturing, solid waste, biofuels and biomaterials, food & agriculture, government, metals, mining, oil & gas, power & utilities, higher education, real estate, and transportation.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

• EIT, PE, CHMM, CPEA, or other registrations a plus.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of environmental compliance experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

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. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$77,300.00 - $112,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | MN | Minneapolis
Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Minneapolis MN
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/02/2026 09:02:23
Req ID: 1004277

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