Environmental Scientist
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- BC-2028 Environmental Services-US Maryland
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- Aug 18, 2022 Post Date
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. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We’re a place to apply your passion 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. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s environmental services group is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist to support our growing renewable and traditional energy clients within the Mid-Atlantic. We are seeking an individual with experience conducting environmental permitting, field surveys, and reporting. The selected candidate will lead tasks associated with environmental impact analysis, wetland, forest, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, natural resources and environmental permitting, and state and federal agency coordination.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, ecosystem restoration engineers, NEPA specialists, environmental planners, utility and civil engineers, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work. It includes some travel for field investigations and meetings, as needed.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of Environmental permit applications (Waters of the US, Forest Conservation, Threatened and Endangered Species, Energy Project Public Utilities Commission Environmental Review Documents)
- Background research and data reviews
- Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
- Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
- Lead resource delineations
- Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
- GPS data collection and mapping support
- ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
- Task management and assist with project management duties
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience leading field, reporting, and permitting efforts
- An interest in environmental permitting, ecosystems, natural resource assessments and conservation, and the outdoors is essential
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important
- A positive attitude in all working conditions is key
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
- Ability to lead agency and client coordination
- Experience with CADD and GIS preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required
- Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work
- Conscientious, organized, and disciplined
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
- Must be comfortable with computers and hand held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment. Technical writing skills are necessary for this position
Education and Experience
- The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental planning, geography, natural resources, or related field with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Experience of 5+ years is desired, and field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys
- Experience working with renewable and traditional utility clients
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.
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