Lead Wetland & Stream Delineation Scientist

®; Layton (UT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a lead aquatic resources delineator to oversee wetlands and streams, write reports, and support natural resource inventories across the Mountain Region. The role involves field work in diverse terrains, coordinating with project managers and scientists, and contributing to environmental assessments.

The candidate will travel regionally as needed, with emphasis on safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of field experience delineating wetlands according to USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements.
• Experience identifying plants of the arid and mountain west.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field with demonstrated plant, soil, hydrology, and wetland/stream ID experience in the western U.S.
• Preferred: PWS or PSS or related credentials.
• Willingness to travel, including multi-day overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland delineations per USACE guidance and regional supplements.
• Collect, handle, and store field data and safety records.
• Write aquatic resources delineation reports for Clean Water Act/state permits.
• Assist with permit applications and with proposal development.
• Lead field team coordination and assist project managers.
• Map vegetation communities and assess habitat quality.
• Assist with spring and seep monitoring.
• Work across sectors including renewable energy, transmission, mining, transportation, and oil & gas.
• Collaborate with project managers and natural resource scientists

Skills

Wetland delineation

Field data collection

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

4+ years wetlands delineation experience

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey 123

Microsoft Word

GPS devices

Job description

Stantec in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a lead aquatic resources delineator to oversee wetlands and streams, write reports, and support natural resource inventories across the Mountain Region. The role involves field work in diverse terrains, coordinating with project managers and scientists, and contributing to environmental assessments.

The candidate will travel regionally as needed, with emphasis on safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance.