Staff Environmental Scientist or Planner - ( 250000RB ) **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. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. **Your Opportunity** Stantec is hiring a Staff Level Environmental Scientist or Planner to support our Assessment, Permitting and Compliance Practice. Job responsibilities include supporting the preparation of environmental impact analyses, NEPA documents, planning documents, related technical studies which include desktop studies and field surveys, and permit application packages, as well as providing field task oversight. **Your Key Responsibilities** + Assist in the preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and exemptions/exclusions. + Support desktop and field data findings associated with project descriptions, and/or technical reports. + Support preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal, state, and local agencies for a variety of project types/sizes. + Assist with preparation of various constraints analyses, environmental plans, and strategies required for construction and planning projects. + Assist with various environmental surveys and reporting. + Maintain an 90% direct project utilization goal. **Qualifications** **Your Capabilities and Credentials** + This role requires in person presence at the Anchorage or Fairbanks office + Knowledge of a diverse set of project types including roads, airports, utilities, oil and gas, and/or community development. + This role requires effective in person, tele/video conference, and written communication with team members. The Staff Level professional is commonly expected to assist with planning and documenting such communications. + Highly proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Excel). + Capable working both individually and as part of team. + Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include hiking long distances in rough terrain and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. + Valid driver's license and good driving record required. + Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen Other Potential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Previous Alaska remote fieldwork + Understanding of NEPA and guiding projects through the regulatory process + Familiarity or experience with discretionary permitting for federal, state and/or local agencies. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammel Protection Act, and state/local permitting + Experience working with clients **Education and Experience** + A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or similar + 0-3 years of related technical experience. Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. _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-Alaska-Anchorage **Other Locations** : United States-Alaska-Fairbanks **Organization** : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain **Employee Status** : Regular **Job Level** : Individual Contributor **Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time **Schedule** : Full-time **Job Posting** : Mar 7, 2025, 2:32:35 PM **Req ID:** 250000RB 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