Field Environmental Scientist – Wetlands & Permitting

Stantec; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, wetland delineations, and environmental data collection across diverse sites while supporting permitting and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prepare reports, and travel regionally to support projects. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and professional development within a growing environmental practice.

Qualifications

• Experience performing wetland delineations and field surveys in varied environments.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with SEQR or similar regulatory frameworks desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in wetland delineations and field surveys, including mapping and rare species surveys.
• Support environmental permitting and SEQR compliance documentation.
• Travel regularly across NY, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern states; assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate fieldwork, data collection, and integration with project management and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to preparing environmental impact reports and regulatory submittals.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Field surveys

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, wetland delineations, and environmental data collection across diverse sites while supporting permitting and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prepare reports, and travel regionally to support projects. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and professional development within a growing environmental practice.