Visual Resources Specialist​/Deputy Project Manager

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.

Stantec is offering a unique opportunity for a Visual Resources Specialist/Environmental Deputy Project Manager to support our growing visual impact assessment/visualization services and the expanding environmental permitting opportunities. The position is to be based out of our Amherst, NY office; however, location of candidate may be remote, based on experience. You will be an integral part of our team, with responsibility for project planning, impact assessment / technical analysis, and task coordination, with opportunities to support Stantec’s broad portfolio of clients who operate within the North American infrastructural landscape, including power generation, electrical transmission, and energy storage, among other markets.

Stantec offers flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

As a Visual Resources Specialist, you will work under the direction of Stantec’s Visual Resources Practice Lead, applying your experience in technical writing, site photography, and task coordination. You must have experience producing technical writing for assessments in support of permit applications or the like; experience in all of the areas listed above is not required but is highly beneficial.

Environmental regulatory and permitting responsibilities may include:

• Identifying project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
• Assist with development of environmental permit applications.
  
  - Coordinating with resource agency personnel.
• This position requires a strong writer and requires an organized task manager / DPM who can coordinate contributions from a technically diverse team (e.g., GIS, simulations specialist, permitting, and engineering).
• Work with project managers and technical staff to solve problems.
• An ability to travel (typically no more than 10-20% annually but potentially for durations of up to a week) for project site visits is required of this role.
• Coordinating, conducting, and/or leading field work.
• Your work as a Visual Resources Specialist/Deputy Project Manager may be supplemented with assignments providing general planning and permitting support for power generation and transmission siting and licensing projects or other environmental assessments.

• Experience supporting VIAs that have been conducted within the context of compliance with state or federal environmental review criteria.
• Strong research, analysis, and reporting ability. Strong writing, attention to detail, and communication skills a must.
• Support project delivery including providing technical input to projects.
• Ability to support multiple projects, focusing on details while also managing a broader set of components.
• Managing projects and budgets of varying sizes and proficiency in tracking budgets.
• Experience assisting with preparing proposals.
• Ability to read and interpret basic site layouts and plan schematics, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other maps / map resources.
• A commitment to producing high-quality work. A strong work ethic, a desire for team success, a willingness to learn, sense of ownership, sense of humor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform fieldwork that involves…