Environmental Scientist

Your Opportunity Stantec is looking for a driven Environmental Scientist to lead impactful work across the Gulf region. Join a team providing permitting strategy, environmental assessment and application preparation, and technical support for projects that require municipal, provincial/state, and federal environmental approvals and licenses. We help our clients identify constraints and respond to opportunities within the changing regulatory and corporate environment through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and government regulators. Our team members are involved in a variety of projects that may include Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) delineations and permitting, endangered species habitat assessments and surveys, NEPA, siting and routing studies, stream assessments and sampling, habitat restoration, siting and zoning applications, and complex planning and permitting for a variety of industries including renewable energy, transportation, power, government, and development. Your Key Responsibilities Support projects and key client relationships—from residential and commercial permitting, mitigation/conservation banking, habitat restoration, water resources, transportation, and energy related projects (natural gas pipelines, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facilities, and solar facilities). Lead permitting efforts at the local, state, national, and federal level including agency coordination with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), following NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Clean Water Act (CWA), etc., compliance. Lead teams that collect and report on tasks that include wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat characterizations, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, and other natural resource-focused surveys. Coordinate agency communications, oversee technical assessments, and guide project teams through successful execution. Assists in client relations, business developments and project pursuits, including assisting in the preparation of Statements of Qualifications, meeting with existing and potential clients, representing Stantec at conferences, workshops, etc., and similar activities. Assists in the preparation of proposals, including scopes of work, fee estimates, project set-up and execution of work with senior management assistance. Assist with preparing work plans and HSSE plans, assembling project team, delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with scope and timely completion of tasks. Maintains compliance with quality assurance plans and safety plans for assigned projects. Provide mentorship to early-career and other mid-level staff, with potential opportunities for direct supervision. Your Capabilities and Credentials Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act), as well as state environmental regulations. Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, as they relate to public and private infrastructure (residential & commercial developments, transportation, stream and habitat restoration, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects. Working knowledge of agencies including USACE, USFWS, NOAA, ADCNR and ADEM. Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices. Demonstrated experience or willingness to manage multiple projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates. Demonstrated leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance. Requires flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork. Education and Experience Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, biological resources or closely related field. Minimum of 10 years’ experience providing or managing technical services in a professional services setting, preferable in the Gulf Region (AL, MS, LA & northwest FL). Experience in managing and providing environmental consulting services to project developers in support of project siting, design, and permit applications. Local, state, and Federal compliance and environmental permitting experience required. Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or other applicable professional environmental certification, preferred. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive