On-Call Field Biologist — Environmental Surveys

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support its Environmental Services Practice. You will conduct field surveys and monitoring for a large utility client and other projects across California, with opportunities for professional development in a growing firm.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, reporting, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with team leads, managers, and clients, with travel within Southern California and potential remote/work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 1 year of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting, or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.
• Ability to travel in support of field surveys and/or biological monitoring.
• Knowledge of field implementation, data gathering, and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Familiarity with flora and fauna of Southern California.
• Strong communication with clients, engineers, scientists, regulators, and academia.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation assessments, wetland delineation and classification, and monitoring; prepare reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports (biological resources, jurisdictional delineation, monitoring, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Travel within Southern California is required.
• Support cross-selling of other services to existing clients.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Field surveys

Reporting

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support its Environmental Services Practice. You will conduct field surveys and monitoring for a large utility client and other projects across California, with opportunities for professional development in a growing firm.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, reporting, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with team leads, managers, and clients, with travel within Southern California and potential remote/work-from-home options.