Lead Wetland & Stream Delineation Scientist (Remote Utah)

®; 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

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