Environmental​/Wetland Scientist

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

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. The core group consists of a diverse team of environmental and regulatory specialists in Massachusetts and throughout New England.

Remote work or on-site in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island is possible.

• Conduct and support wetland delineations and prepare environmental permit applications for clients in New England.
• Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams, and participate in reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators.
• Perform inland and coastal resource delineations pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, other applicable state regulations, and Section 404/401 of the Federal Clean Water Act.
• Prepare technical reports detailing wetland delineations and other natural resource based surveys.
• Prepare report and permit applications for the Corps and Massachusetts DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
• Interact and communicate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams, regulators, and clients.

• Experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
• Experience delineating wetlands and understanding applicable regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale.
• Writing, organization, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience driving or 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.
• Ability to travel for field work as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years of work experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – $67,000.00 – $97,200.00 annually.

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 and 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, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and receive paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law.

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave. Benefits may differ 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.