Environmental economist Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors to provide technical support on Transportation projects. This position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of permitting, approval and compliance requirements for land disturbing associated with Virginia Department of Transportation projects, and other Virginia transportation authorities and locality project needs. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with regulatory, advisory and Transportation agencies throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our regulatory knowledge and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective approach to securing regulatory approvals, permit compliance and project delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for sensitive transportation projects and high-profile clients.

• Provides technical expertise on environmental compliance for construction activities operations.

• Documents prescribed work is in compliance with permit conditions, plans, contract documents, and environmental laws and regulations.

• Manage VPDES/VWP projects and support staff to maintain transportation project compliance.

• Communicate and collaborate with the client representatives, contractors, agency personnel, and other Environmental/Regulatory Specialists to help ensure project compliance.

• Interpreting and applying state and federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and best management practices.

• Carry out project work within agreed time-frames and on budget.

• Assist in the creation of technical documents in support of regulatory submissions, including permit applications, SWPPP and compliance reporting and summaries.

• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.

• Participate in team and independent based work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in agency permit compliance, enforcement procedures, violations, and their resolution.

• Strong technical writing skills, effective communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and permitting requirements as they pertain to wetlands, natural resources, and cultural resources.

• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

• Ability to independently create and work within budgets, manage time, and schedule work.

• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience with VPDES/SWPPP, permitting, SWPPP, pollution prevention, technical reporting, land disturbing activities, wetland and streams issues, and environmental permit compliance with an emphasis on Transportation work.

• VDOT’s VSMP, ESCCC, Environmental, and MS4 Programs including C-107 process.

• Certification as a VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector.

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. #StayInquisitive

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 | VA | Williamsburg
Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/02/2026 02:02:04
Req ID: 1004143

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.