Environmental Scientist/Ecologist — Field Surveys & Permitting

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to lead field surveys, reporting, and permitting support across renewable energy, transmission, pipelines, and transportation sectors.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 75% of the time), working with a team of biologists, ecologists, and NEPA specialists, and coordinating with regulators. A bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline and regional survey experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline with regional field survey experience.
• 5–10 years in natural resource inventories and surveys.
• Experience with Waters of the US delineations and permitting preferred.
• TN QHP preferred or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams on wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Coordinate agency communications, oversee assessments, guide project teams.
• Lead or assist with local, state, and federal permitting efforts.
• Prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, and maps.
• GPS data collection, processing, and mapping support.
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications.

Skills

Field surveys

NEPA knowledge

Report writing

Team leadership

GPS mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS units

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to lead field surveys, reporting, and permitting support across renewable energy, transmission, pipelines, and transportation sectors.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 75% of the time), working with a team of biologists, ecologists, and NEPA specialists, and coordinating with regulators. A bachelor's degree in an environmental discipline and regional survey experience are required.