Environmental Scientist

Stantec • Amherst, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.

Requirements

• Proven communication and leadership skills
• High ethical and moral standards
• An excellent attitude
• High physical and mental stamina
• Outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
• Maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
• Mechanical skills
• Experience driving/navigating in remote locations
• Previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
• Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required
• High attention to detail
• Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements
• Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• 5+ years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State
• A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Section 94-c preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration
• Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions
• Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements)
• Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis
• Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions
• Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level