Environmental/Wetland Scientist

Stantec; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 97,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Wetland Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. You'll conduct wetland delineations and prepare permit applications for various clients, primarily in Massachusetts and neighboring states. This position promotes collaboration in a supportive environment, fostering both your career and the community's needs.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have experience with wetland regulations. The role requires excellent communication skills and the willingness to travel for fieldwork. Stantec offers a range of benefits including medical and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience delineating wetlands according to applicable regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations and prepare environmental permit applications.
• Interact effectively with teams, regulators, and clients.
• Prepare technical reports detailing wetland delineations.

Skills

Wetlands delineation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

GPS navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec seeks a Wetland Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Our Environmental Services team provides a small‑company feel while supporting clients and projects at the local and national level. Your core group of co‑workers consists of a diverse team of environmental and regulatory specialists in Massachusetts and throughout New England. Our northeast Environmental Services team includes a deep bench of staff with diverse technical capabilities, who embrace the company culture of collaboration. It is a great place to work, learn, and grow your career.

This position can be remote and/or based out of one or a combination of the following company office locations: Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and/or supporting wetland delineations and preparing environmental permit applications for our clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in New England.
• Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams and participate in other tasks, such as reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators.
• Inland and coastal resource delineations pursuant to the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and other applicable State regulations, as well as Section 404/401 of the Federal Clean Water Act.
• Preparing technical reports detailing wetland delineations and other natural resource based surveys.
• Report and permit application preparation for the Corps and Massachusetts DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.
• Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale.
• Writing, organization, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and demonstrated experience with GPS or iPad data collection technologies is desired.
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to travel for field work as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-5 years’ work experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $67,000.00 - $97,200.00 annually.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Employment Details

Primary Location: United States | MA | Hingham

Other Locations: United States | MA | Boston

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 29/06/2026 02:06:41

Req ID: 1006168

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.