Environmental Scientist - ( 240002MI )

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.

Your Opportunity

You will perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to biology. You will also write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform field work using standard methods to sample water quality, sediments, fish communities, and aquatic vegetation in streams and lakes.

• Record data and observations in an accurate and well-organized manner.

• Complete tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation; report preparation, preparation of permit applications and other general tasks with supervision from senior staff.

• Prepare technical reports detailing environmental assessments and monitoring activities.

• Manages small tasks and aspects of a project and may also manage small projects which are simple and routine.

• Maintain field equipment cleanliness and proper functioning.

• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.

• The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set with local experience in field sampling methods, including Minnesota lakes and streams, and strong skills in environmental data analysis and statistics.

• Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and function independently and as part of a team including technical writing.

• A positive attitude and strong desire to grow professionally in aquatic sciences along with a passion for lifelong learning is key.

• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and practical problem solving, complete field work with consideration to their own and the team's safety is essential.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

• Proficient in MS Office applications, ArcGIS, and R statistical programming is essential.

• Experience with driving boats and trailers.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, aquatic ecology, limnology, or biology.

Master’s degree in environmental sciences, aquatic ecology, limnology, or biology is preferred.

Minimum 1-3 years work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Some travel, including overnight travel, may be required for this position (up to 25%). Field work may include long days and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Typical office environment working 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.

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-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Plymouth

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 28, 2024, 1:08:47 PM

Req ID: 240002MI

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