Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Project Lead) - Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Ecologist/Environmental Project Manager, where your expertise in environmental impact analysis and NEPA requirements will be pivotal. This role offers you the opportunity to lead diverse projects across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Missouri, fostering collaboration among top environmental talents. You will manage field teams, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. With a flexible hybrid or remote work setup, you can thrive in a casual yet professional atmosphere that values creativity and hard work. If you're looking to expand your career in a dynamic team environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead biological field surveys and environmental document preparation.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project aspects including budget and schedule.

Skills

Environmental Impact Analysis

NEPA Requirements

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Education

B.S. Degree in Natural Resources

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Project Lead) - Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Missouri - ( 2500007C )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our Stantec experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has a casual work atmosphere with a company that values creativity and hard work and is involved in diverse, world-class projects.

Your Opportunity

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. You will take the lead in preparing environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 Permitting, working with environmental staff and engineering clients in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri and the Southeast. This position is ideal for a proven deputy project management professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment. This position can be based out of Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana and will work in a hybrid or remote capacity depending on distance to a Stantec office.

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act).
• Solid 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.
• Demonstrated experience 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.
• Demonstrated 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 required. Master’s Degree in pertinent field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment. Willingness to travel for project work and business development opportunities.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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