Environmental Scientist & Wildlife Biologist - Field-Based

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to perform environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in renewable energy, transportation, oil & gas, and related sectors across AR, OK, LA, MO, and the Southeast.

The role includes field and office work with occasional extended travel. You will work with biologists, ecologists, water resource specialists, and regulatory experts to conduct wildlife surveys, habitat

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline from an accredited university is required
• Minimum 2+ years of related professional experience
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work including potential remote areas and extended field stays (up to 5–10 days)

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife and endangered species habitat surveys and assessments
• Support bat mist-net and acoustic surveys, data analysis and wildlife radio-tracking
• Provide field data collection expertise for wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality and regulatory permitting
• Prepare NEPA/USACE/EPA/USFWS documentation for regulatory review
• Assist with environmental permit applications and endangered resource reviews
• Prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, and maps for client/regulator review
• Write technical reports and memoranda
• Maintain quality control and assurance; communicate effectively with colleagues and agencies

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Acoustic surveys

Field data collection

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS devices

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Wildlife Biologist to perform environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in renewable energy, transportation, oil & gas, and related sectors across AR, OK, LA, MO, and the Southeast.

The role includes field and office work with occasional extended travel. You will work with biologists, ecologists, water resource specialists, and regulatory experts to conduct wildlife surveys, habitat