Stantec · 1 month ago
Biologist Lead
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $113K/yr
6+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Lead Biologist to manage multi-discipline programs within their Environmental Services Practice, focusing on biological desktop reviews and coordination with utility clients throughout California.
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Responsibilities
Providing quality control and maintaining a high standard for safety on biological field reports, biological reports and memos and other desktop reviews produced by junior biological staff and subcontractors
Identification and support on environmental permitting, on various projects located throughout California, and coordination of biological reports with utility clients and internal Stantec teams
Supporting multi-disciplinary project/program teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects
Understanding and knowledge of California flora/fauna will be needed, HCPs, permits, as well as understanding of typical construction activities on electric and/or gas and/or vegetation removal projects
Management of author teams to make sure they are submitting quality deliverables, on-time and on budget
Supporting project management teams and working on the financials of dynamic projects
Qualification
Required
Perform linear facility (i.e., utility, transportation, etc.) environmental work, including at least 3 -5 years of experience performing biological and/or permitting work for California IOUs (or equivalent)
Familiar with leading large desktop review teams
Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities
Strong reviewing skills and QA/QC skills
Detail-oriented and capable of managing and tracking large amounts of data
Takes initiative, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills
Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams
Ability to identify new project opportunities and build relationships with clients
Strong skills as a self-starter, good client forward facing/communication skills
Understanding of Federal and State agency requirements with special-status species on linear projects
Must have good driving record and valid driver's license
Minimum 6+ years relevant work experience in biology
Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
Master's degree in biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field a plus
Preferred
CPUC experience a plus
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
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Rob Simm
Senior Vice President
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