Environmental Compliance Specialist

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.


Your Opportunity


Stantec is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Stantec is seeking a part-time/flexible Environmental Compliance Specialist in any US office.


Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance consulting services to government and commercial clients
• Work with an interdisciplinary environmental compliance team to provide audit services across the U.S.
• Serve as an environmental auditor to evaluate diverse facility types for conformance to federal, state, and local regulatory standards
• Act independently and as part of a multi-media audit team to ascertain compliance and recommend appropriate action to assure compliance and/or return to compliance
• Assist with the development of findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to mitigate environmental hazards across various environmental media, including but not limited to, air emissions, potable water, water pollution control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, toxic substances control, etc. "

"Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of environmental regulatory standards and programs
• Knowledge of regulatory program areas, including air emissions, potable water, water pollution control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, storage tank management, and toxic substances control
• Expected to travel 85% or more of the job time (which will be part-time)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and must be willing to learn custom auditing software systems
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to pass a Federal background investigation and obtain security clearance to work on site at Federal facilities
• Drug screen required for this position

Education and Experience

• BA or BS Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience with performing audits and inspections, supporting compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local regulatory standards
• Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training, or other environmental management certification highly desired 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, ME, NY, VA Areas-$73,300.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 108,000.00 - Max Salary $ 162,000.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 115,900.00 - Max Salary $ 173,800.00


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 | Charlottesville

Other Locations: United States | CA | Solana Beach

Organization: BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Part time

Job Posting: 11/02/2026 08:02:43

Req ID: REQ2500029C


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.