Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead

Stantec; Topsham (ME); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services firm as a Senior Consultant to manage NRDA projects. The role requires extensive experience in hazardous waste releases or oil spills, strong communication skills, and a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field. Collaborate with top talents and make a global impact while enjoying competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive and flexible benefits

Paid time off

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of scientific experience in NRDA process.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary NRDA projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary NRDA projects.
• Negotiate with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.
• Provide expert testimony in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Education

Master of Science in Natural Science

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Environmental Engineering

Job 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

Your Opportunity

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 hazardous waste releases or oil spills. A Master of Science degree in a pertinent natural science is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. This position can be located in any Stantec office in the United States.

Your Key Responsibilities

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Specific experience in leading multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects.
• Success in program building in emerging NRDA markets.
• NRDA experience and experience negotiating with Natural Resource Trustees.
• Proven ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Project and program management skills.
• Qualified to serve as an expert witness.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team-oriented mindset.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate should collaborate effectively with diverse teams and lead new business initiatives. Adaptability and attention to detail are essential. The candidate should be able to manage teams in areas such as environmental chemistry, ecological sciences, modeling, and restoration, among others.

Education and Experience

• M.S. or Ph.D. in natural sciences or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional environmental consulting experience.

Stantec offers competitive and flexible benefits, paid time off, and support for professional development. This role involves working in a typical office environment with computers and sedentary tasks.

This description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time.

Join us at Stantec to build on your talents, do exciting work, and make a global impact.