Environmental Scientist: Wetlands, Fieldwork & Permitting

CEEcareers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Paid holidays

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to join its Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves wetlands delineations, field surveys, and environmental permitting, with travel across NY and other Northeastern states.

Successful candidates have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work long field days in varied weather. BS/MS in environmental discipline and 1–5 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a BS or MS in an environmental field and 1–5 years of experience.
• Experience with wetlands delineation according to Corps manuals is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations, field surveys, and environmental data collection.
• Assist with environmental permitting, SEQR/NEPA tasks, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports and present findings to clients and regulators.
• Travel across NY, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern states; support field teams and project management.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Field surveys

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

GIS

Technical writing

GPS navigation

Data collection

MS Office

Education

BS or MS in environmental discipline

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to join its Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves wetlands delineations, field surveys, and environmental permitting, with travel across NY and other Northeastern states.

Successful candidates have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work long field days in varied weather. BS/MS in environmental discipline and 1–5 years of experience required.