Environmental Scientist (Wetland Delineation) – Field Lead

About the role

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist to lead impactful work across the Gulf region. The ideal candidate will support projects and key client relationships, lead teams on various environmental assessments, and assist with project management.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and key client relationships—natural gas pipelines, LNG facilities, solar facilities, and other energy-related projects; residential and commercial development; mitigation/conservation banking, water resources infrastructure; and transportation.
• Lead teams that collect and report on tasks including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, land use mapping, and vegetation cover classification.
• Coverage of agency communications, oversight of technical assessments, and guidance through project execution.
• Prepare work plans, assemble project teams, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with scope and timely completion of tasks.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and safety plans for assigned projects.
• Provide mentorship to early career staff, with potential opportunities for direct supervision.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations.
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of agencies including BIA, BLM, USACE, USFWS, DNR/DENR/DDEQ/DOT, FERC, FHWA, FAA.
• Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices.
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to manage multiple projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Demonstrated leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork (up to 75%), potentially requiring extended stays in the field.