Stantec

Environmental Scientist

Stantec$73K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of environmental experience, with field experience in wetland delineation
  • Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline
  • Strong knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology
  • Proficiency in GIS and mechanical skills
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to navigate remote locations and work in inclement weather
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and technical

Responsibilities

  • Conduct wetland delineations and field surveys for varied projects
  • Perform environmental inspections to ensure compliance with permits
  • Prepare and support environmental permitting applications
  • Write reports on environmental compliance and assessments
  • Travel regularly throughout Upstate New York and surrounding regions
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and workflow in the field
  • Manage data collection, reporting, and client communications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans available
  • Access to a wellness program and health savings accounts
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees
  • Paid family leave and short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Ten paid holidays and accrual of vacation days
  • Emergency travel benefits available
Full Job Description
Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration;
  • SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions;
  • Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Section 94-c preferred but not required;
  • Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis;
  • Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions; and
  • Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, selected candidates are expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina
  • Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
  • Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
  • Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
  • Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required
  • Must have a high attention to detail
  • Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements
  • Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience
  • 5+ years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State.
  • A Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$73,000.00 - $105,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | NY | Buffalo
Organization: 1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Buffalo NY
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/06/2026 11:06:01
Req ID: 1006480

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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1954
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