Senior Wetland Scientist: Field & Regulatory Lead

Stantec; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a dedicated environmental scientist to join our ecology and wetland team in the Midwest. You will lead wetland delineations, conduct ecological assessments, and help ensure regulatory compliance across renewable energy, transmission, transportation, and private development projects, applying rigorous data collection and field mapping.

Working with a collaborative, cross-functional group, you will travel regionally (up to 75%), prepare technical reports, interact with clients

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification in the Midwest.
• Experience leading wetland delineations per US Army Corps of Engineers Manual.
• Prefer Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or state licensure.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work long hours in the field.
• Proficiency with mapping and data collection apps Field Maps and Survey123.

Responsibilities

• Wetland and water resource delineation and characterization.
• Botanical surveys, habitat mapping, endangered species assessments.
• Prepare wetland delineation and technical reports for clients/regulators.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance for federal/state requirements.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.
• Data management and analysis.
• Attend client/regulatory meetings and provide input.
• Possible wildlife surveys and ecological restoration tasks.

Skills

Team player

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Note-taking

Travel up to 75%

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

Stantec is seeking a dedicated environmental scientist to join our ecology and wetland team in the Midwest. You will lead wetland delineations, conduct ecological assessments, and help ensure regulatory compliance across renewable energy, transmission, transportation, and private development projects, applying rigorous data collection and field mapping.

Working with a collaborative, cross-functional group, you will travel regionally (up to 75%), prepare technical reports, interact with clients