Environmental Scientist

Stantec • Lombard, IL

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About The Position

The Environmental Scientist position at Stantec involves working closely with project teams to manage natural resource permitting and conduct environmental studies for various projects, including electric transmission lines and renewable energy facilities. The role requires a strong background in natural sciences and a passion for environmental conservation, with responsibilities that include wetland delineation, wildlife surveys, and data management. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and travel across the Midwest and beyond.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field)
• Minimum of 5 plus years of experience in environmental science
• Strong wetland delineation, ecological community restoration, and plant and animal identification skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
• Ability to solve problems using critical thinking
• Good driving record and valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPS-based survey equipment
• Technical writing skills
• Experience in natural resource inventories and surveys

Responsibilities

• Wetland and stream delineation and assessments
• Vegetation inventories
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Aquatic assessments (lake and stream)
• Environmental permit applications
• Endangered resource record reviews
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data
• Work closely with the Client and Project Manager and technical lead to manage USACE, USFWS, MDNR, EGLE, county and other permitting
• Lead teams to prepare written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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 per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree