Ecosystem Restoration Technician

Stantec; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a full-time professional in Naperville, Illinois, to join its ecosystem restoration team. The role involves supporting projects aimed at conserving and managing various natural habitats. Candidates will gain practical experience in the field while collaborating with environmental experts.

Responsibilities include working alongside field crews on tasks such as invasive species control, native planting, and ecological assessments. This position requires a safety-first mindset and adherence to HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with field tasks related to ecosystem restoration.
• Knowledge of invasive species identification and control methods.
• Strong skills in plant identification and natural area assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ecosystem restoration and management tasks in natural areas.
• Identify and control invasive species using various techniques.
• Document field and written data for restoration tasks.

Skills

Ecosystem restoration

Invasive species control

Plant identification

Tools

Chainsaws

Herbicide sprayers

ATVs / UTVs

Job description

Your Opportunity

Advance your career in the natural resources field by gaining experience supporting projects to conserve, restore, and manage prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and other native habitats while expanding your network to include industry-leading scientists and environmental professionals.

This ecosystem restoration team works on a variety of projects in natural areas including properties owned by forest preserve districts, state and federal agencies, municipalities, energy providers, and private landowners.

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week), benefits eligible position.

Project sites are generally within 60-90 miles of Stantec's two local offices, Monee and Naperville.

Your Key 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. Depending on experience and proficiency, equipment operation and tools to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws, brush saws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, tractors, and skid loaders with various attachments.
• 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 health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations.