Stantec
Lead Wetland Scientist
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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’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. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Join a collaborative team focused on ecology and wetland sciences. Work includes wetland delineation, ecological assessments, and regulatory compliance for diverse projects (renewable energy, transmission, transportation, private development).
Your Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate must have experience and proven success in leading wetland delineations in the Midwest region and familiarity with Federal and State wetland and stream regulations. Responsibilities will include:
- Wetland and water resource delineation and characterization.
- Botanical surveys, habitat mapping, endangered species assessments.
- Prepare wetland delineation and technical reports for clients/regulators.
- Support environmental permitting and compliance for federal/state requirements.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.
- Data management and analysis.
- Attend client/regulatory meetings and provide input.
- Possible wildlife surveys and ecological restoration tasks.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
The ideal candidate will be a team player and have exceptional oral and written communication skills; and organizational and note-taking skills. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate most of the following abilities:
- Army Corps of Engineers Basic Delineation Training, or approved equivalent.
- Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
- Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
- Work well with others and keep other team members aware of project and client needs.
- Able and willing to travel regionally with overnight stays as needed
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
Education and Experience
- Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region.
- Experience in leading wetland delineations according to US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements.
- Preference will be given to those who have experience completing state specific wetland function and value and stream assessments.
- Preferred qualifications for this position include Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, or a state-specific certification or licensure related to wetland science.
- Willingness to travel (up to 75%) and the ability to work in the field for long hours in adverse weather conditions.
- Mapping and data collection applications (Field Maps and Survey123).