Wetland Scientist / Environmental Scientist

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.

Successful wetland field scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often challenged with learning new skills (i.e. wildlife and fisheries related), and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.

*Position Location: Remote and/or based out of one or a combination of the following company office locations: Hingham, MA, Boston, MA, Burlington, MA, Northampton, MA, Hartford, CT, or Providence, RI.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and/or supporting wetland delineations 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
• Preparing environmental permit applications for our clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and elsewhere in New England
• Reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators
• Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients
• Experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and demonstrated experience with GPS or iPAD data collection technologies is desired. 
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline
• Minimum 2-5 years’ work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience

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: Regular 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. Regular full-time and part-time 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).