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Environmental Scientist/Planner - ( 240004K4 )

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. 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. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking an entry to mid-level Environmental Planner or Environmental Scientist to provide technical support on a variety of ecosystem restoration projects for Stantec. This position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of stream and wetland permitting and approval requirements for land development projects. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with regulatory agencies throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our regulatory knowledge and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective approach to securing regulatory approvals and project delivery. Project workload will primarily occur in Virginia with other opportunities throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and East Coast.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers (PM) in the management of various environmental projects

• Help draft reports and other correspondence documents

• Track the processing of incoming and outgoing project documents

• Complete field data collection for stream and wetland related work (USM, PFD, etc...)

• Prepare technical reports and provide assistance with client and regulatory agency deliverables

• Perform construction and permit compliance inspections (ESC/SWM)

• Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists

• Provide technical and regulatory support for development projects in both the pre-project permitting stage and post-approval stage

• Conduct database searches related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Natural Heritage and Section 106 Cultural Resources

• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

• Participate in team and independent-based work

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative stream and wetland assessments

• Strong technical writing skills, effective communication, attention to detail and organizational skills

• Experience with VPDES/stormwater permitting, technical reports, and compliance preferred

• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and permitting requirements as they pertain to wetlands, natural resources, cultural resources and land disturbance

• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel

• Ability to independently manage time

• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative

• DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector Certifications preferred, but not required

• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

• 3-5 years of experience preferred

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 others’ 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).

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

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Williamsburg

Other Locations : United States-Virginia, United States-Virginia-Richmond

Organization : BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 30, 2024, 10:16:47 AM

Req ID: 240004K4

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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