Lead Aquatic Resources Delineator (Wetland Scientist)

®; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a lead aquatic resources delineator to lead wetland and stream delineations, author aquatic resources reports, and support field surveys. The role supports projects across the Mountain West and requires travel as needed for field work.

The position offers collaboration with project managers and natural resource scientists, emphasis on safety and data quality, and opportunities to contribute to diverse environmental projects while working within Utah

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, wetland science, soil science, botany, or related field with demonstrated field experience identifying wetlands and streams in the western United States.
• 4+ years of field experience delineating wetlands according to USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Experience identifying plants of the arid and mountain west.
• Preferred: Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, Professional Soil Scientist (PSS), or similar credentials.
• Willingness to travel, including multi-day overnight travel; heavy travel during field season (April–September) may comprise 80–90% of working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations following USACE guidance and regional supplements.
• Collect, handle, and store field data and safety records as prescribed by the project management team.
• Write aquatic resources delineation reports for Clean Water Act and state permits.
• Assist with permit applications and proposal development; lead field teams as needed.
• Map vegetation communities and habitat quality; conduct spring and seep monitoring.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and natural resource scientists across multiple sectors.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Field data collection

Report writing

Team communication

Geospatial software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey 123

GPS software

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and 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 talent on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join Stantec in our Salt Lake City, Utah office (or remotely, living within Utah) as a lead aquatic resources (wetlands, streams) delineator. In this position you will lead wetland and stream delineations, write aquatic resources reports and assist with other natural resources inventories (e.g., botanical surveys, spring/seep monitoring). Additional tasks include support of our environmental team collecting natural resource field data and preparing baseline survey reports. The successful candidate would support projects throughout the Mountain Region, including Utah, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations pursuant to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) guidance (e.g. 1987 Manual, Regional Supplements) and stream delineations and determinations based on regional ordinary high-water mark guidelines and stream flow assessment protocols

• Collect, handle, and store field data and safety records as prescribed by the project management team

• Write aquatic resources delineation reports in support of Clean Water Act and/or state permitting

• Assist with permit applications

• Assist with proposal development and field team leadership

• Map and assess vegetation communities and habitat quality

• Conduct or assist in spring and seep monitoring

• Work in a variety of sectors including renewable energy, electrical transmission, mining, transportation, and oil & gas

• Work closely with a team of Project Managers and natural resource scientists

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be an experienced lead delineator in the arid and/or mountain west

• Must be comfortable with field work in mountainous and desert terrains, often remotely

• Proven and demonstrated high quality data collection and attention to detail

• Must be comfortable with computers and programs (e.g., Microsoft Word), technical report writing, and sub-meter GPS units and software (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey 123, etc.)

• Communicate effectively and function as part of a team

• An interest in ecosystems, natural resources, and the outdoors is essential

• Complete field work with consideration to your own and the team's safety

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Able and willing to travel regionally with overnight stays (often for multiple consecutive nights) as needed

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, wetland science, soil science, botany, or related field with demonstrated experience with plant, soil, hydrology, and wetland and stream identification and characterization in the western United States

Must have 4+ years of field experience delineating wetlands according to USACE 1987 Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements

Experience identifying plants of the arid and mountain west

Preferred qualifications for this position include Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, Professional Soil Scientist (PSS), or other aquatic resource or botany credentials

Willingness to travel, including multiple-day overnight travel, which is required for this position

This position relies heavily on traveling to project sites throughout the region.

• Travel during the field season (typically April through September) may be upwards of 80 – 90% of working hours. Travel expenses are covered and are not the responsibility of staff

• Office-based work such as proposal development and report writing experience and proficiency will influence that ratio of travel to office-based work

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and challenging terrain. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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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

Primary Location: United States | UT | Salt Lake City
Other Locations: United States | UT | Saint George
Organization: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.