Biologist

About the role

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California. This position entails authoring biological constraint reports and may include writing other reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments, biological monitoring, and/or environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Authoring of biological constraint reports and other technical reports.
• Affirmative action statement: Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special status plant and wildlife surveys, and biological compliance monitoring.
• Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Identifying and supporting on environmental permitting.
• Conducting desktop reviews for project impacts or environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or protected species.
• Experience with linear facility environmental work including utilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to review and analyze scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong skills as a self-starter.
• Experience assisting in field work tasks, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring and construction biological monitoring.
• Independent work is expected, but can also include participation in team lead efforts.
• Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver's license is required.

Preferred but not required

• Minimum of 1-5 years of field experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring.
• Nesting bird experience.
• Special-status species survey experience.
• Botany experience.
• Wetland delineation experience.
• Construction monitoring experience.
• 10(a)(1)(A) permits.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $56,800.00 - $82,400.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.

Primary Location

United States | CA | Redding

Other Locations

• United States | CA | Eureka

Organization

1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Redding CA

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

15/05/2026 11:05:47

Req ID

1005919

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