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Stantec · 2 months ago

Senior Environmental Scientist

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead impactful work across the Gulf region, focusing on permitting strategy, environmental assessment, and technical support for projects requiring environmental approvals and licenses.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support projects and key client relationships—from residential and commercial permitting, mitigation/conservation banking, water resources, transportation, natural gas pipelines, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facilities, solar facilities, and other energy related projects

Lead permitting efforts at the local, state, national, and federal level including agency coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), following NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Clean Water Act (CWA), etc compliance

Lead teams that collect and report on tasks that include, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, and other natural resource-focused surveys. Coordinate agency communications, oversee technical assessments, and guide project teams through successful execution

Initiates, prepares and reviews proposals, including fee estimation, project set-up and execution of work with senior management assistance

Assist with preparing work plans, assembling project team, delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with scope and timely completion of tasks

Establishes and maintains quality assurance plans and safety plans for assigned projects

Provide mentorship to early-career and mid-level staff, with potential opportunities for direct supervision

Qualification

Environmental impact analysisNEPA complianceEnvironmental permittingQuality assurance practicesStakeholder engagementProject managementFieldworkTechnical supportProposal preparationTeam coordinationRegulatory knowledgeEnvironmental certificationsLeadershipCollaborationMentorshipCommunicationProblem-solvingFlexibility

Required

Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act)

Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects

Working knowledge of agencies including BIA, BLM, USACE, USFWS, State DNR/DEP/DEQ/DOT, FHWA, FAA

Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices

Demonstrated experience or willingness to manage multiple projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals

Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Demonstrated leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance

Requires flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork

Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, biological resources or closely related field

Minimum of 8 years' experience providing or managing technical services in a professional services setting, preferable in the Gulf Region (TX, OK, LA, MS, AR)

Experience in managing and providing environmental consulting services to project developers in support of project siting, design, and permit applications

Local, state, and Federal compliance and environmental permitting experience required

Preferred

Working knowledge of FERC and FERC permitting processes is preferred

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or other applicable professional environmental certification, preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays in each calendar year

Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Eligible for paid sick leave

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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