Project Biologist/Botanist

Lensa; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in environmental services is looking for a consulting biologist to join their southern California Ecosystems Group. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in botanical surveys, habitat mapping, and have 2 to 5 years of related experience. They will support project teams in various biological resource projects, requiring excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years related experience.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and technical reports.
• Must have ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct botanical surveys and habitat mapping.
• Prepare technical reports related to biological resources.
• Assist in project planning and business development.

Skills

Botanical surveys

Habitat mapping

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

GIS tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, Stantec’s experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a consulting biologist with a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience to join our southern California Ecosystems Group by operating out of our Santa Barbara, California office. Biologists with strong botanical survey, habitat mapping, and vegetation sampling skills are a plus. We welcome a talented and collaborative team member with demonstrable experience along the Central Coast and elsewhere. As a Project-level Biologist with Stantec, you will be relied upon to support and potentially lead field teams and support technical documentation efforts for a variety of multi-disciplinary projects for diverse clientele and business sectors. You will support program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, surveys, inspections/ enforcement, and technical support services in relation to biological resources. You will also assist project teams and senior level staff with writing reports, work as part of a team to develop plans and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

What You Will Do for Stantec

As a Project Biologist

• You will provide desktop support (e.g., database searches and literature review), to the project team during the development, management, and coordination of the natural environment component of projects and programs for renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects.
• You will assist with field work such as botanical surveys, breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments and mapping, vegetation sampling, wetland delineation and classification, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring, including the preparation of parts or all associated reporting.
• You will provide input to field teams and guide more junior level staff to effectively and appropriately complete tasks.
• You will assist with the planning and preparation of technical reports (e.g., biological resources technical reports, jurisdictional delineation reports, monitoring reports, etc.) or portions of larger environmental assessments.
• You will assist business development teams to respond to Requests for Proposals including defining the scope of work, associated cost and compiling relevant sections of proposal documents.
• You will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies and best practices.
• You will develop a working understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.
• Maintain an 85-90% direct project utilization goal.
• Travel will be required within and outside of southern California.
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of the Central Coast; experience in other areas of California and elsewhere will be considered a plus.
• Experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species-specific protocol surveys; experience/permits with steelhead trout, tidewater goby, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, western snowy plover, California least tern, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and/or coastal California gnatcatcher will be considered a plus.
• Proficient in technical writing; experience preparing technical reports will be considered a plus.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and/or preparing regulatory permit applications packages will be considered a plus.
• Possess skills in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia.
• This role requires effective in person, tele/video conference, and written communication with team members. The Project Level professional is commonly expected to assist with planning and documenting such communications.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Drives collaborative efforts within the Business Center and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work.
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Excel).
• Knowledge and familiarity with field implementation, data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Experience working in the marine environment will be considered a plus.
• Possession of a California Scientific Collecting Permit, State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and or federal Recovery Permit for special-status species will be considered a plus.
• Wetland delineation training certificate will be considered a plus.
• Must have ability to travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• A medical physical and/or drug and alcohol screening may be required for some project assignments.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER would be a plus.
  
  

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field. Minimum 2 to 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience. Concentration in botany a plus

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 60,700.00 - Max Salary $ 88,100.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 65,100.00 - Max Salary $ 94,500.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | CA | Santa Barbara

Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 09:06:47

Req ID: REQ250000H1

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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