Ecosystem Restoration Field Technician

Stantec; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a field-based natural resources technician to support projects that conserve and restore prairies, wetlands, and other native habitats near McCordsville, Indiana. This full-time role involves hands-on work with field crews, invasive species control, native planting, prescribed burning, data collection, and reporting while adhering to HSSE standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (environmental degree preferred) and 1–4+ years of experience; be willing to work

Qualifications

• 1 to 4+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.
• Positive, safety-first attitude.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
• Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
• Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments.
• A good driving record and valid state driver's license.
• Where lawful and at Stantec's discretion, your passing drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Working with field crews to carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100s of acres.
• Specific job tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal.
• Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments.
• Lead field efforts for planning, collection, and documentation of field and written/tabular data for various restoration tasks.
• Implementing a safety-first mindset and applying all established HSSE standards during all office and field operations.

Skills

Herbicide applications

Cutting / mowing

Controlled burning

Native planting

Field data collection

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Environmental degree preferred

Tools

Trucks & trailers

Chainsaws

Brush saws

Herbicide sprayers

ATVs/UTVs

Tractors

Skid loaders with attachments

Job description

Stantec is seeking a field-based natural resources technician to support projects that conserve and restore prairies, wetlands, and other native habitats near McCordsville, Indiana. This full-time role involves hands-on work with field crews, invasive species control, native planting, prescribed burning, data collection, and reporting while adhering to HSSE standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (environmental degree preferred) and 1–4+ years of experience; be willing to work