Environmental Scientist at Stantec · 6245…

Summary: Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, seeking an Environmental Scientist to join their Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves conducting wetland delineations, environmental inspections, and supporting environmental permitting while collaborating with multidisciplinary staff on various environmental projects. Responsibilities: - Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration - Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions - Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required - Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis - Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Travel to other areas may also be required - Work with multidisciplinary staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators - Support environmental investigation and remediation work at commercial and industrial facilities located in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations. Field work may include, but is not limited to, collecting samples of soil, sediment, water, and air; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in an environmental discipline - 0 to 5 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State - Proven communication and leadership skills - Outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills - Willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather - Maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh weather conditions - High attention to detail - Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) - Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Good driving record and valid driver's license - Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 pounds - Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain - Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 - Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies - Prior experience and proficiency with GIS - Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 Required Skills: Wetland Delineation, Natural Community Mapping, Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Surveys, Environmental Permitting, NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, SEQR Compliance, Environmental Impact Analysis, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Stormwater Permit Compliance, Soil, Sediment, Water, and Air Sampling, Hydraulic Conductivity Testing, GIS, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Access, NYS SWPPP Permit Compliance, MS4 Knowledge, GPS and Mobile Technologies, Driving in Remote Locations Benefits: 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, Paid family leave, Ten paid holidays in each calendar year, Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, 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