Biologist

About the role

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Authoring of biological constraint reports and other technical reports.
• Affixing to and/or leading field work tasks, 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.
• Performing linear facility environmental work including utilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Supporting in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong skills as a self-starter.
• 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.
• Nesting bird experience.
• Special-status species survey experience.
• Botany experience.
• Wetland delineation experience.
• Construction monitoring experience.
• Experience with 10(a)(1)(A) permits.

Requirements

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Some travel may be required.

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.