Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist - ( 240000KT )

Description

At Stantec, we are a destination for entrepreneurial spirited individuals. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can invest in your success, and you have endless opportunities to grow your career. We are place that embraces and celebrates differences and where you are encouraged to be yourself. Come join a team that puts people first - where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us!

Stantec’s Aviation group is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our practice in the Portland, ME office!

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our Aviation Practice. The chosen candidate will work with and assist our regionally recognized team of engineers, planners, and environmental scientists with development and delivery of airport master plans, vegetation management plans, federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and NEPA documentation.

What Will You Be Doing?

As an environmental scientist, you will be working alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique airport projects.

Specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of aviation planning and development projects.
• Preparing NEPA documentation including Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions for airport development and planning projects.
• Developing stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Delineating and characterizing wetlands, including function and value assessments.
• Conducting natural community mapping, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Data collection (GPS-Trimble)
• Presenting proposed projects and project updates to state and federal transportation/ regulatory agencies and local planning boards and conservation commissions.
• Inspecting ongoing construction activities.
• Providing resident project oversight for projects impacting protected resources and/or surrounding areas.
• Collaborating with project team engineers and planners regarding resource identification and protection and associated impact mitigation.

Qualifications

What Will You Need to Succeed?

• A bachelor's degree in an environmental (biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field) discipline is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated academic and professional experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the New England region.
• Minimum of five years of related professional experience. Ten years of environmental consulting experience is preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills are necessary for this position and a representative sample is required.
• The desire to work in fast-pace and team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience using HydroCAD stormwater modeling software strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New England flora and fauna and familiarity with state and federal listed species programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting regulations and NEPA.
• Ability to work in the field in all weather conditions. Overnight travel is sometimes required.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for short periods of time. Field work may include extensive data gathering and asset inspection with exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• A comprehensive benefits package which helps you focus on your health and well-being, save for retirement, and make the best choices for you and your family. Benefit offerings include programs such as 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Maine-Portland

Work Locations :

Portland ME

Organization : BC-1794 Transpt-US Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 5, 2024, 10:34:43 AM

Req ID: 240000KT

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans