Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec is seeking an entry and mid-level Biologist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as‑needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position entails authoring biological constraint reports and may include writing other reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments, biological monitoring, and/or environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Chico, Redding, and Eureka offices.

Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

• Work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations, authoring many reports.
• Primarily field based with some office work, depending on interest and experience.
• Author biological constraint reports and other technical reports.
• Assist and/or lead field work tasks such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special status plant and wildlife surveys, and biological compliance monitoring.
• Communicate with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Prepare daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Identify and support environmental permitting.
• Conduct desktop reviews for project impacts or environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.

• Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or protected species.
• Perform linear facility environmental work including utilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Familiarity with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality work products to multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Strong self‑starter skills.
• Experience in nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special‑status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and construction biological monitoring.
• Independent work expected, with ability to participate in team lead efforts.
• Strong sense of safety and ability to uphold and enforce Stantec’s safety programs.
• Good driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

• Minimum of 1‑5 years of field experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring.
• Experience with nesting bird surveys.
• Special‑status species survey experience.
• Botany experience.
• Wetland delineation experience.
• Construction monitoring experience.
• 10(a)(1)(A) permits.

• Minimum BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $56,800.00 - $82,400.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees have access to medical, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, accident & disability plans, travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, 10‑20 days of vacation, and paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law.

Benefits may vary for union positions as governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The company ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and complies with applicable laws.