Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead

Stantec; California (MO); Remote; USD 104,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead NRDA projects across the US. This role requires extensive experience in environmental consulting, particularly in hazardous waste and oil spill scenarios. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, with a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field, and will excel in project management and communication. Join a dynamic team committed to environmental excellence and make a significant impact through your expertise. This opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate with top professionals in the field.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Family Leave

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and NRDA projects.
• Strong academic background in natural sciences or environmental engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary NRDA projects and negotiate with trustees.
• Provide expert testimony in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Environmental Forensics

Statistical Analysis

GIS Analysis

Education

Master of Science in Natural Science

Ph.D. in Natural Science

Tools

GIS Software

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead - ( 2500002Y )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our 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. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Remote / Flexible Location: Position can be based anywhere in the US.

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Senior Consultant to help manage our NRDA Program. This position requires an individual with extensive experience in leading NRDA projects. The successful professional will have a strong academic background and at least 10 years of scientific experience in a discipline focused on the NRDA process for either hazardous waste releases or oil spills. A Master of Science degree in a pertinent natural science is required, but education to the Ph.D. level in a natural science is preferred.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects.
2. Utilize superb oral and written communication skills that are suitable for both scientific and informed general audiences to develop, propose, and close on NRDA projects.
3. Negotiate with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.
4. Provide expert testimony in an NRDA or similar judicial proceeding or be sufficiently qualified to serve as an expert witness in such proceedings.
5. Maintain pertinent technical and peer-reviewed scientific publications/reports and be a seasoned project or program manager.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

1. Specific experience in leading multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects is required.
2. Demonstrated success in program building in emerging NRDA markets.
3. NRDA experience.
4. Experience negotiating with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.
5. Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
6. Project and program management experience.
7. Qualified to serve as an expert witness.
8. Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
9. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire for team success.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate should be able to successfully collaborate with a diverse team and have the ability to lead new business. Adaptability and attention to detail are necessary. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a team of experts in the following areas:

1. Chemical Analysis of Pollutants
2. Environmental Forensics or Forensic Science
3. Limnology, Hydrology, and Oceanography
4. Statistical Study Design and Analysis
5. Spatial (GIS) Analysis and Visualization
6. Contaminant transport and fate modelling
7. Ecosystem modeling
8. Critical Habitat Analysis
9. Habitat Equivalency Assessment
10. Remediation and Bioremediation
11. Phytoremediation and Enhanced Phytoremediation
12. Environmental and Ecological Restoration
13. Aquatic science

Education and Experience

1. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the natural sciences or environmental engineering.
2. 10 years of professional environmental consulting experience.

Stantec offers our employees competitive and flexible benefits plans, paid time off, and compensation programs. We also provide support for professional development and continuing education and encourage participation in professional association programs.

This opportunity will involve working in a typical office environment with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Salary Range(s):

NYC $120,000 / Outside NYC $95,200 - NYC $179,900 / Outside NYC $142,800 Min / Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC / NY

104,700 - $157,100 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD, and IL

112,300 - $168,500 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC

SF Area $120,000 / CA other areas $104,700 - SF Area $179,900 / CA other areas $168,500 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

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

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States-Maine-Topsham

Other Locations: United States-California, United States-Colorado, United States-Washington, United States-New York, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington

Organization: BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jan 10, 2025, 7:44:17 AM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans