Lead Wetland Scientist

Stantec; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Wetland Scientist to join our ecology and wetlands team. You will lead wetland delineations in the Midwest, work with regulators, and contribute to ecological assessments across diverse projects.

Travel up to 75% regionally, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor of Science are required. This position offers field-based work, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading wetland delineations per US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for team coordination and field work.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 75% and work in variable field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations and characterization.
• Conduct botanical surveys and habitat mapping.
• Prepare delineation reports for clients and regulators.
• Assist with ecological assessments and regulatory permitting.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organization

Field work

Travel up to 75%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

Field Maps

Survey123

Job 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 talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Join a collaborative team focused on ecology and wetland sciences. Work includes wetland delineation, ecological assessments, and regulatory compliance for diverse projects (renewable energy, transmission, transportation, private development).

Your Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate must have experience and proven success in leading wetland delineations in the Midwest region and familiarity with Federal and State wetland and stream regulations. Responsibilities will include:

• Wetland and water resource delineation and characterization.
• Botanical surveys, habitat mapping, endangered species assessments.
• Prepare wetland delineation and technical reports for clients/regulators.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance for federal/state requirements.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.
• Data management and analysis.
• Attend client/regulatory meetings and provide input.
• Possible wildlife surveys and ecological restoration tasks.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The ideal candidate will be a team player and have exceptional oral and written communication skills; and organizational and note-taking skills. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate most of the following abilities:

• Army Corps of Engineers Basic Delineation Training, or approved equivalent.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Work well with others and keep other team members aware of project and client needs.
• Able and willing to travel regionally with overnight stays as needed
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region.
• Experience in leading wetland delineations according to US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience completing state specific wetland function and value and stream assessments.
• Preferred qualifications for this position include Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, or a state-specific certification or licensure related to wetland science.
• Willingness to travel (up to 75%) and the ability to work in the field for long hours in adverse weather conditions.
• Mapping and data collection applications (Field Maps and Survey123).

Job Info

• Job Identification 1007050
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 02:30 PM
• Locations 1500 Lake Shore Drive Suite 100, Columbus, OH, 43204, US 2080 Wooddale Drive Suite 100, Woodbury, MN, 55125, US 8200 East 34th Street Circle North Suite 1201, Wichita, KS, 67226, US 708 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, IN, 46574, US 4540 Heatherdowns Boulevard Suite A, Toledo, OH, 43614, US 312 N 5th Avenue, Suite 1, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, US 500 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63102, US 3717 23rd Street South Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, US 3800 Highway 52 North Suite 130, Rochester, MN, 55901, US One Carlson Parkway North, Plymouth, MN, 55447, US 7208 W 80th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66204, US 6800 College Boulevard Suite 750, Overland Park, KS, 66211, US 584 West Fifth Avenue, Naperville, IL, 60563, US 6605 W Steger Road Suite A, Monee, IL, 60449, US 733 Marquette Avenue Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, US 12308 North Corporate Parkway Suite 600, Mequon, WI, 53092, US 322 East Michigan Street Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, US 100 Collins Avenue, Mandan, ND, 58554, US 203 S Paterson Street Suite 500, Madison, WI, 53703, US 10420 Bluegrass Parkway Suite 10420, Louisville, KY, 40299, US 9200 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY, 40222, US 3052 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington, KY, 40513, US 5559 N 500 W Building H, Mccordsville, IN, 46055, US 5778 West 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, US 2300 Swan Lake Boulevard Suite 202, Independence, IA, 50644, US 1165 Scheuring Road, De Pere, WI, 54115, US 27280 Haggerty Road Suite C-11, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, US 1004 Westrac Drive, Fargo, ND, 58103, US 11 East Superior Street Suite 330, Duluth, MN, 55802, US 350 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, US 3695 North 126th Street, Unit E, Brookfield, WI, 53005, US 8060 Kensington Court, Brighton, MI, 48116, US 1168 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, US 11311 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50322, US 1001 Lakeside Avenue East Suite 1600, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US 10200 Alliance Road, Blue Ash, OH, 45242, US 701 East 22nd Street Suite 115, Lombard, IL, 60148, US 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60604, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 3
• Pay Range 2 US2.C.05 - Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$73,000.00 - $105,900.00 Annually