Senior Wetland Scientist

About the role

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Delineate wetlands and other water resources in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the applicable Regional Supplements.
• Perform independent field studies including botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife habitat assessments, and ecological impact assessments.
• Support project planning and task management for field assignments.
• Aid in the preparation and review of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody delineation reports, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, permit applications, and other technical reports.
• Contribute technical expertise during client/regulatory meetings and proposal development.
• Prepare and manage data, reports, and tables for client and agency submission.
• Utilize GPS and ArcGIS Field Maps/Survey123 for data collection and mapping.
• May also assist with other duties as assigned, including biological surveys.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, soil science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant field experience in wetland delineation and environmental assessments.
• Knowledge of local/regional vegetation and soils.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• PREFERRED:
• Master's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, soil science, or a related field.
• Experience with and proficiency in data entry using ArcGIS tools (FieldMaps and Survey123).
• Wetland Professional in Training or Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental permitting processes.
• Experience with task or project management.

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and note-taking skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, timely decisions in the field without direct supervision.

Benefits

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Contact Information

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.