Senior Environmental Scientist

Stantec; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Environmental Scientist in Minneapolis, where you will lead projects focusing on water resources, perform essential data analysis, and collaborate closely with top professionals ensuring environmental sustainability. This position requires a strong educational background and experience in environmental science, emphasizing a commitment to quality and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8 years related experience, preferably in environmental consulting.
• In-depth knowledge of biogeochemical cycles, particularly phosphorus chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of aquatic ecosystems in Upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resource projects and investigations.
• Write high-quality reports including permit applications and environmental assessments.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across offices.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Technical writing

Client service

Education

Master’s degree in aquatic ecology, limnology, biology, or related environmental field

Tools

R Programming

MS Office

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment

Your Opportunity

You will perform data analysis, lake response modeling, water quality diagnostics, assess nutrient loads and reduction opportunities, permitting, and other technical support services in relation to our water resource group project needs. You will also write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner. As a senior environmental scientist, you may also lead and mention junior team members, manage projects and clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a variety of water resource related projects and scientific investigations on aquatic ecosystems and watersheds
• Work collaboratively between different offices and groups
• Effectively manage and coordinate projects as a technical lead or project manager
• Deliver excellent client service.
• Executes specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects.
• Write and deliver high quality reports, which may include: field reports; permit applications; compensation plans; sustainability/restoration plans; environmental impact assessments; watershed/lake management plans
• Quality control of data analysis and reports and a commitment to technical excellence
• Identify emerging markets and business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Develop appropriate marketing materials and strategies, including proposals
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of limnology and aquatic ecology required. Knowledge and experience working in Upper Midwest lakes and watersheds highly preferred.
• Enthusiastic and goal-oriented team player with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated experience in consulting with excellent time management skills and record of operating within environmental consulting project budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in aquatic sampling methods, environmental statistics and data analysis.
• Proficiency in R Programming highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working in Upper Midwest lakes and watersheds highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of biogeochemical nutrient cycling in lakes, particularly phosphorus chemistry in lake sediments, is highly preferred.
• Advanced skills in technical writing and communications to effectively exchange complex scientific information with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Ability to provide written and verbal directions on project delivery.
• Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Drives collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of US Clean Water Act, and state water quality criteria in MN and WI are highly preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium-sized to complex projects. An appropriate combination of prior consulting experience and education may be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in aquatic ecology, limnology, biology, or related environmental field is required.
• Minimum 7-8 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience. Previous consulting experience preferred.
  
  

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 82,800.00 - Max Salary $ 124,200.00
  
  

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 | MN | Minneapolis

Organization: BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 07:06:20

Req ID: REQ2500023B

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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