Stantec · 18 hours ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
10+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental field surveys and permitting support for clients in various sectors including renewable energy and mining. The role involves supervising a technical team, conducting quality reviews, and developing client relationships while working both in the office and in the field.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership on a wide variety of CWA permitting projects for energy, government, and mining sector clients
Organize and supervise the work of a technical team; provide direction to guide projects to successful completion; conduct quality review of work products
Complete CWA 404 and 401 permit applications including avoidance, minimization and compensatory mitigation
Ability to explain the CWA 404 permit program nuances to clients and staff
GPS data collection and support
ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
Prepare written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Coach and develop team members to achieve high standards in meeting organizational goals
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business
Not all of the skills need to be demonstrated, but the ability to lead, coach, and teach is critical
Qualification
Required
Strong ability to develop business and promote business relationships
Strong ability to motivate staff and promote teamwork
Excellent organization, coordination, management and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting in Alaska and or western states, including regulatory coordination and permit application development under CWA Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, NEPA, APDES, and State of Alaska
Technical specialization and expertise in the field(s) of wetland science, botany, wildlife biology, soil science, or related field(s)
Demonstrated positive reputation and relationships with environmental regulators
Understanding of policies and procedures for health and safety, including client-specific training (as required)
Professional Wetland Scientist or ability to become a PWS competent in aquatic resource delineation and functional assessments
Good driving record and valid driver's license required
Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods (up to 50% of the time in summer) including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen
Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region
Experience of 10-15 years is desired, with experience leading field teams in natural resource inventories and surveys
Comfortable with computers and Trimble hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment
Technical writing skills are necessary for this position
Benefits
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
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
Current Stage
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$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
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