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Your Opportunity

Stantec's Environmental Services practice seeks a Project Manager (Renewable Energy) to provide project management, environmental regulatory, and permitting services with a focus on Shadow Flicker & Environmental Compliance of wind energy project. You will lead efforts to assess, manage, and mitigate shadow flicker impacts from wind turbines for our clients' proposed wind energy developments. You will also manage cross-functional efforts to assist our wind, solar and battery energy storage clients in successfully permitting at the local, state, and federal levels. You'll play a key role in renewable energy project permitting, client and agency engagement and client development, ensuring our clients projects meet environmental standards and community expectations. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shadow flicker assessments across multiple wind energy projects.
• Oversee modeling and analysis using tools such as WindPRO, ArcGIS, or similar software applications.
• Coordinate with our clients' engineering, siting, and permitting teams to optimize turbine layouts.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Prepare and review technical documentation for shadow flicker impacts, renewable energy permitting, and public consultation.
• Present at public meetings and appear as expert witness for shadow flicker projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shadow flicker-related inquiries from existing and potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal team or sector leaders, such as the renewable energy group, to expand opportunities and client base.
• Support client relationship, business development and marketing activities
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry best practices related to shadow flicker and other renewable energy project impacts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven project management experience, including cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in shadow flicker modeling and GIS software applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or related field (master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in wind energy, renewable energy environmental permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience in managing shadow flicker wind projects preferred.
• Experience with NEPA, state-level permitting, and public consultation processes.
• Familiarity with other environmental impact areas (e.g., noise, natural resources, visual impacts).

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.

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.

Primary Location: United States | KS | Overland Park
Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Overland Park KS
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/08/2025 04:08:32
Req ID: 1001638

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