Environmental/Wetland Scientist

About the role

Stantec seeks a Wetland Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Our team provides services locally and nationally, offering a collaborative environment for talented professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and supporting wetland delineations and preparing environmental permit applications for clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in New England.
• Participating in tasks such as reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators.
• Carrying out inland and coastal resource delineations according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
• Preparing technical reports detailing wetland delineations and other natural resource based surveys.
• Reporting and permit application preparation for the Corps and Massachusetts DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients.

Requirements

• Experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
• Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale.
• Writing, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and demonstrated experience with GPS or iPAD data collection technologies is desired.
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to travel for field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-5 years’ work experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Skills

• Experience with wetland delineation and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Experience with GPS or iPAD data collection technologies.

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.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $67,000.00 - $97,200.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Primary Location

United States | MA | Hingham

Other Locations

United States | RI

Organization

1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Hingham MA

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes