Lead Wetland Scientist – Gulf Region (Delineation & Permitting)

Stantec; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead permitting strategy, environmental assessments, and application preparation across Gulf region projects. You will provide technical support for municipal, state, and federal approvals and licenses, integrating mitigation, wetlands, and habitat assessments with client goals.

The role includes travel up to 75%, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and mentorship of junior staff while advancing regulatory compliance and field data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, rangeland science, biological resources or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience leading delineations, preferably in the Gulf Region (TX, OK, LA, MS, AR).
• Local, state, and Federal compliance and environmental permitting experience is a plus.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or related certification is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support projects and key client relationships— natural gas pipelines, LNG facilities, solar facilities, and other energy-related projects; residential and commercial development; mitigation/conservation banking, water resources infrastructure; and transportation.
• Lead teams that collect and report on tasks that include, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, land use mapping and vegetation cover classification, and other natural resource-focused surveys. Coordinate agency communications, oversee technical assessments, and guide project teams through successful execution.
• Assist with preparing work plans, assembling project teams, delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with scope and timely completion of tasks.
• Establishes and maintains quality assurance plans and safety plans for assigned projects.
• Provide mentorship to early career staff, with potential opportunities for direct supervision.

Connaissances

Environmental impact analysis

NEPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Field travel

Quality assurance

Formation

Bachelor's in environmental science

PWS certification

Description du poste

Stantec seeks an Environmental Scientist to lead permitting strategy, environmental assessments, and application preparation across Gulf region projects. You will provide technical support for municipal, state, and federal approvals and licenses, integrating mitigation, wetlands, and habitat assessments with client goals.

The role includes travel up to 75%, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and mentorship of junior staff while advancing regulatory compliance and field data collection.