Environmental Scientist - Ecologist/Biologist

About the role

Stantec’s southeastern environmental services group is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual in an entry-level or early career position to perform environmental field surveys, reporting, and support permitting for our clients in the renewable energy, electric transmission, pipeline, transportation, and other business sectors.

Responsibilities

• Wetland and stream delineation and assessment
• Vegetation inventories/monitoring
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Bat mist-net surveys
• Background data reviews
• State and federal environmental permit applications
• State and federal listed species record reviews
• GPS data collection, processing, and mapping support
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
• Aid with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review

Requirements

• An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, 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 note-taking skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Working knowledge of biological field sampling techniques is preferred.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work and through completing internal and external training classes.
• 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.
• Where lawful, may require post-employment drug testing based on client needs and requirements.
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position (up to 75% of the time).
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related natural resources field).
• Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.
• Experience 0-4 years is desired, and demonstrated field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys is preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors.
• Problem-solving skills using critical thinking.
• Safety awareness and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Positive attitude in all working conditions.
• Knowledge of biological field sampling techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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