Environmental Scientist (Junior) Jobs

Environmental Scientist (Junior) - ( 230002Z0 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s gulf coast environmental services group is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to participate in environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for our clients in the renewable energy, electric transmission, pipeline, transportation, and other business sectors. The selected candidate will assist our team of environmental professionals on environmental impact analysis, wetland, stream, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys in Texas and across the gulf coast.

As an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist, 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/weeks in the field and away from home.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Vegetation inventories/monitoring;
• Aquatic assessments (lake and stream);
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.
• GPS data collection and mapping support;
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications;
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments;
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data; and
• Environmental permit applications;
• Background data reviews;
• Endangered resource record reviews;
• Wetland and stream delineation and assessment;

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• 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.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
• An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation, and the outdoors is essential.
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Entry level to up to 3 years experience. Experience in environmental consulting is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region.

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.

Stantec is a place 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston

Other Locations : United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas

Work Locations :

Fort Worth TX

Organization : BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 31, 2023, 10:48:00 AM

Req ID: 230002Z0

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