Environmental/Wetland Scientist

Stantec•Hingham, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Stantec seeks a Wetland Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Our Environmental Services team provides a small company feel while supporting clients and projects at the local and national level. Your core group of co-workers consists of a diverse team of environmental and regulatory specialists in Massachusetts and throughout New England. Our northeast Environmental Services team includes a deep bench of staff with diverse technical capabilities, who embrace the company culture of collaboration. It is a great place to work, learn, and grow your career. This position can be remote and/or based out of one or a combination of the following company office locations: Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.

Requirements

Experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale.
Writing, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to travel for field work as needed.
Bachelor’s degree
2-5 years’ work experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus.
Experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and demonstrated experience with GPS or iPAD data collection technologies is desired.

Responsibilities

Conducting and/or supporting wetland delineations and preparing environmental permit applications for our clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in New England.
Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams and participate in other tasks, such as reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators.
Inland and coastal resource delineations pursuant to the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and other applicable State regulations, as well as Section 404/401 of the Federal Clean Water Act
Preparing technical reports detailing wetland delineations and other natural resource based surveys.
Report and permit application preparation for the Corps and Massachusetts DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways
Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients