Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services organization is searching for a Senior Consultant to manage NRDA projects. The ideal candidate should possess a master's or PhD in a natural science and have at least 10 years of experience in environmental consulting. Responsibilities include leading NRDA projects, negotiating with Natural Resource Trustees, and providing expert testimonies. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Paid time off

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in natural sciences or environmental engineering.
• Specific experience leading multidisciplinary NRDA projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Master of Science in Natural Science

PhD in Natural Science

Job description

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.

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 and has been 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. This position can be located in any Stantec office in the United States.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects

Utilize superb oral and written communication skills that are suitable to both scientific and informed general audiences to develop, propose, and close on NRDA projects.

Negotiate with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.

Provide expert testimony in an NRDA or similar judicial proceeding or be sufficiently qualified to serve as an expert witness in such proceedings.

The individual needs pertinent technical and peer-reviewed scientific publications/reports and must be a seasoned project or, preferably, program manager.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Specific experience in leading multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects is required.

Demonstrated success in program building in emerging NRDA markets

NRDA experience

Experience negotiating with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.

Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams

Project and program management experience

Qualified to serve as an expert witness

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills

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:

Chemical Analysis of Pollutants

Environmental Forensics or Forensic Science

Limnology, Hydrology, and Oceanography

Statistical Study Design and Analysis

Spatial (GIS) Analysis and Visualization

Contaminant transport and fate modelling

Ecosystem modeling

Critical Habitat Analysis

Habitat Equivalency Assessment

Remediation and Bioremediation

Phytoremediation and Enhanced Phytoremediation

Environmental and Ecological Restoration

Aquatic science

Education and Experience

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the natural sciences or environmental engineering

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.

Primary Location: United States | ME | Topsham

Organization: BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast