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Stantec · 21 hours ago

Wetland Scientist

Stantec is a company dedicated to fostering a community of diverse talents and expertise in environmental services. They are seeking a talented Wetland Scientist to conduct wetland delineation, ecological assessments, and collaborate on environmental permitting for various projects. The role involves significant travel and requires strong expertise in wetland science and fieldwork.

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Responsibilities

Delineate wetlands and other water resources in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the applicable Regional Supplements
Perform independent field studies including botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife habitat assessments, and ecological impact assessments
Support project planning and task management for field assignments
Assist with the preparation and review of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody delineation reports, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, permit applications and other technical reports
Assist Project Managers/Senior Scientists by contributing technical expertise during client/regulatory meetings and proposal development
Prepare and manage data, reports, and tables for client and agency submission
Utilize GPS and ArcGIS Field Maps/Survey123 for data collection and mapping
Other technical duties may include ecological restoration planning and assessment
May also assist with other duties as assigned, including biological surveys

Qualification

Wetland delineationEcological fieldworkData collectionArcGIS proficiencyEnvironmental assessmentsPlant identificationSoil characterizationAnalytical skillsLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, soil science, or a related field
5–10 years of relevant field experience in wetland delineation and environmental assessments
Knowledge of local/regional vegetation and soils
Valid driver's license required

Preferred

Master's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, soil science, or a related field
Experience with and proficiency in data entry using ArcGIS tools (FieldMaps and Survey123)
Wetland Professional in Training or Professional Wetland Scientist Certification
Familiarity with state and federal environmental permitting processes
Ability to travel extensively and work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Task or project management experience

Company

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

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2021 (2)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$809.3M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M

Leadership Team

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Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
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Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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