What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Environmental Scientist or Planner position at Stantec?
Project Environmental Scientist or Planner - ( 250000RE )
Description
Your Opportunity
Stantec is hiring a Project Level Environmental Scientist or Planner to support our Assessment, Permitting and Compliance Practice. Job responsibilities include supporting the preparation of environmental impact analyses, NEPA documents, planning documents, related technical studies which include desktop studies and field surveys, and permit application packages, as well as providing field task oversight.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your Capabilities and Credentials
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, or similar, and 5 years of related experience.
Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field.
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.
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-Alaska-Anchorage
Other Locations : United States-Alaska-Fairbanks
Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 7, 2025, 9:19:44 AM
Req ID: 250000RE
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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
Description
Your Opportunity
Stantec is hiring a Project Level Environmental Scientist or Planner to support our Assessment, Permitting and Compliance Practice. Job responsibilities include supporting the preparation of environmental impact analyses, NEPA documents, planning documents, related technical studies which include desktop studies and field surveys, and permit application packages, as well as providing field task oversight.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in the preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including: Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and exemptions/exclusions.
- Preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal, state, and local agencies for a variety of project types/sizes.
- Assist with various environmental surveys and reporting.
- Potential to provide field guidance of staff during field programs.
- Maintain an 90% direct project utilization goal.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- 5-10 years of experience post-college degree.
- This role requires in person presence at the Anchorage or Fairbanks office.
- Highly proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Excel).
- Capable working both individually and as part of team.
- Ability for periodic travel necessary to support field surveys and/or project meetings.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen
- Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include hiking long distances in rough terrain and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen
- Previous Alaska remote fieldwork
- Understanding of NEPA and guiding projects through the regulatory process.
- Experience with permitting for federal, state and/or local agencies. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and state/local permitting.
- Experience working with a diverse set of project types including roads, airports, utilities, oil and gas, and/or community development.
- Experience working with clients and/or leading pursuits.
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, or similar, and 5 years of related experience.
Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field.
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.
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-Alaska-Anchorage
Other Locations : United States-Alaska-Fairbanks
Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 7, 2025, 9:19:44 AM
Req ID: 250000RE
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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
