Ecosystem Restortation Technician

Stantec; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Indiana is seeking a hands-on ecologist to advance restoration projects close to McCordsville. You will work with field crews to implement prairie, wetland, and woodland restoration, monitor habitat conditions, and support reporting.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control, seeding, planting, and equipment operation. Projects span diverse sites within roughly 100 miles of McCordsville.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecosystem restoration or natural resources projects.
• Ability to perform field tasks and operate basic equipment.
• Understands HSSE standards in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Working with field crews to carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100s of acres.
• Invasive species control, planting, prescribed burning, and equipment operation as needed.
• Demonstrating plant identification and restoration techniques.
• Leading field efforts for planning, data collection, and documentation.
• Upholding HSSE standards in all operations.

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 100 miles of one of the McCordsville local offices, 5559 N 500 W Building H, McCordsville IN 46055.

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.