Environmental Scientist (Wetland Delineation) – Field Lead

About the role

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist to lead impactful work across the Gulf region. This position involves supporting projects and key client relationships, leading teams for various environmental assessments, and coordinating with regulatory bodies.

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 guiding project teams through successful execution.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance plans 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 (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act).
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects.
• Working knowledge of agencies including Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, State Department of Natural Resources/Department of Environmental Protection/Department of Environmental Quality/Department of Transportation, FERC, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration.
• 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 ability 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.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act).
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects.
• Working knowledge of agencies including Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, State Department of Natural Resources/Department of Environmental Protection/Department of Environmental Quality/Department of Transportation, FERC, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration.
• 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 ability 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.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act).
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects.
• Working knowledge of agencies including Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, State Department of Natural Resources/Department of Environmental Protection/Department of Environmental Quality/Department of Transportation, FERC, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration.
• 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 ability 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.

Benefits

• 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, and paid family leave.
• Flexible schedule, including ten paid holidays, 10-20 days of vacation, and paid sick leave.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on individual qualifications and experience. Stantec is committed to fair compensation and offers competitive salaries and bonuses where applicable.

Schedule

This position is full-time and requires flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork (up to 75%). Potential for extended stays in the field may be required.