On-Call Field Biologist — Wetlands & Wildlife Surveys

Stantec; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice in Southern California. You will help with field surveys, monitoring, and technical reporting for a major utility client, with potential to assist other clients.

The role involves travel across Southern California and collaboration with project leads, managers, and clients. The position offers flexible work locations (including working from home), alignment with several California offices, and growth

Qualifications

• 1 year of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting, or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.
• Ability to travel in support of field surveys.
• Knowledge of field implementation, data gathering, and GIS/GPS tools.
• Familiarity with flora and fauna of Southern California.
• Strong communication with clients, engineers, regulators and academia.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Earth.
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid Driver’s License.
• Candidates must pass client background checks.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation assessments, wetland delineation and classification, and construction monitoring, including reporting.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Travel within southern California for field surveys.
• Develop an understanding of other Stantec services and support cross-selling to clients.
• Regular day travel (field work) within Southern California.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Field survey coordination

Client communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Tools

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

GIS tools

GPS data collection

Job description

Stantec is seeking an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice in Southern California. You will help with field surveys, monitoring, and technical reporting for a major utility client, with potential to assist other clients.

The role involves travel across Southern California and collaboration with project leads, managers, and clients. The position offers flexible work locations (including working from home), alignment with several California offices, and growth