Environmental Scientist

Stantec•Alpharetta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec’s Gulf Coast environmental services group is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist to participate in environmental field surveys and reporting support for our public and private clients in the ecosystem restoration and assessment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, electric transmission and other business sectors. The selected candidate will assist our team of environmental professionals on environmental construction monitoring, impact analysis, wetland, stream, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and across the Gulf Coast. As an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, ecosystem restoration engineers, NEPA specialists, environmental planners, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work; it may also involve extensive travel and several days in the field and away from home.

Requirements

An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation/restoration, and the outdoors is essential.
The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important.
A positive attitude in all working conditions is key.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.
Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
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 75% of the time) including overnight travel is expected for this position.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Must be comfortable with computers and Trimble hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment.
Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.
The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, rangeland ecology, soil science or related natural resources field).

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of experience with ecological and/or biological surveys in the region and leading field teams in natural resource inventories and surveys is desired.

Responsibilities

Vegetation inventories/monitoring
Renewable energy construction monitoring
GPS data collection and mapping support
ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
Endangered resource record reviews
Aquatic assessments (lake and stream)
Coastal and marine assessment (marshes, oyster reefs, seagrasses and estuarine systems)
Wetland and stream delineation and assessment
Background data reviews
Environmental permit applications (state, federal and local permits)