Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Project Lead

1 day ago

Norman, Oklahoma, United States Stantec Full time
Job Title: Environmental Scientist/Ecologist Project Lead

Stantec is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Senior Ecologist/Environmental Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership in biological field surveys, report preparation, environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts and within 2 years provide project management, lead, mentor staff, and support business development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement
  • Manage and Lead field teams during wetland delineation, listed species habitat and flora/fauna presence/absence surveys
  • Coordinate regulatory/resource agencies and local governments
  • Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys
  • Assist with the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
  • Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance
  • Assist with current client relationships and development of new ones
  • Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations, continually increasing client contact base
  • Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work
  • Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff
Qualifications:
  • Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Sections 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act)
  • Proven knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects
  • Working knowledge of agencies including BIA, BLM, USACE, USFWS, State DNR/DEP/DEQ/DOT, FERC, FHWA, FAA
  • Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public hearings and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies
  • Experience with or willingness to manage multiple planning 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
  • Proven leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance
  • Requires flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork
  • Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license
Education and Experience:

A B.S. Degree in Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline from an accredited university is required. A Master's Degree in pertinent field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting.

This role is based out of northwest Arkansas and ideal for a proven deputy project management professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

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-Oklahoma-Tulsa

Other Locations : United States-Texas-Plano, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Mississippi-Jackson, United States-Oklahoma-Norman, United States-Texas-Irving, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Organization : BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 27, 2024, 7:42:02 AM

Req ID: 2400037Q

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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

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