Environmental Scientist - ( 240004GS ) **Description** Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Our passion for our communities and the environment drives our work. We’re a place to apply your expertise and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency, all while effectively and efficiently getting the job done – the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. **Your Opportunity** We are seeking an exceptionally talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Environmental Scientist with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join the environmental services team out of our St. Louis, Missouri office. You will play an integral role in managing tasks involving wetlands, wildlife, ecological and regulatory needs. This role will report to a Senior Project Manager and support the development and delivery of environmental studies for projects involving wind and solar electric generation facilities, electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, wetland and stream restorations and other projects for private, municipal, state, and federal clients. This is a full-time (40 -hour work week) position. This position will initially include working in Illinois, Missouri, and various locations throughout the Midwest, with future opportunities to collaborate with other Stantec staff around the United States. **Your Key Responsibilities** + Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, and environmental permitting. + Manage and lead our teams that collect and report on tasks, including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, habitat characterizations, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, and other natural resource focused surveys. + Prepare documentation and manage tasks pursuant to NEPA, USACE, USFWS, and other federal, state, and local regulatory/permitting programs. + Identification of potential environmental impacts through reviews of engineering plans, aerials, and GIS databases. + Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas. Some overnight travel may occasionally be required for this position (10% or less). Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. + Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work. **Qualifications** **Your Capabilities and Credentials** + Background and experience in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, natural resource conservation and enhancement, wetland delineation, ecological community restoration and/or plant and animal identification skills required. + Local knowledge of plant identification to species. + Proficient with ArcGIS software for field data collection and map generation. + The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important. + Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills. + Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required. + Strong understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment, including client-specific training (as required). + 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. **Education and Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the Midwest region. + Minimum 4 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting + Familiarity and/or experience with Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting is a bonus. + Technical writing and good communication skills are essential for this position. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 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. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 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. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. _The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._ **Primary Location** : United States-Missouri-St. Louis **Organization** : BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes WI **Employee Status** : Regular **Job Level** : Individual Contributor **Travel** : Yes, 20 % of the Time **Schedule** : Full-time **Job Posting** : Dec 13, 2024, 7:42:34 AM **Req ID:** 240004GS Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans