Environmental Scientist

About the role

Stantec’s Gulf coast environmental services group is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist to participate in environmental field surveys and reporting support for our public and private clients in the ecosystem restoration and assessment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, electric transmission and other business sectors.

Responsibilities

• Vegetation inventories/monitoring
• Renewable energy construction monitoring
• GPS data collection and mapping support
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Endangered resource record reviews
• Aquatic assessments (lake and stream)
• Cosidal and marine assessment (marshes, oyster reefs, seagrasses and estuarine systems)
• Wetland and stream delineation and assessment
• Background data reviews
• Environmental permit applications (state, federal and local permits).

Requirements

An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation/restoration, and the outdoors is essential. The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important. A positive attitude in all working conditions is key. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills, strong note-taking skills and attention to detail, experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required, and an experienced understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, rangeland ecology, soil science or related natural resources field).
• 2-5 years of experience with ecological and/or biological surveys in the region and leading field teams in natural resource inventories and surveys is desired.

Skills

Technical writing skills are necessary for this position. Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work. Conscientious, organized, and disciplined. Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center. Good driving record and valid driver’s license required. Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 75% of the time) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full time