Senior Wetland Scientist

Stantec Inc

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Data Collection, Environmental Impact, Environmental Work, Natural Gas, Natural Science, Project Planning, Safety/Work Safety, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Technical Writing, United States Army, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 thats vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Your Opportunity Join a team thats naturally committed to the environment. We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team as a full-time, mid-to-senior level lead wetland scientist in the Overland Park (Kansas City), Kansas or St. Louis, Missouri office. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in wetland delineation, plant identification, soil characterization, and ecological fieldwork in the Midwest. This role involves up to 60% travel, data collection, and reporting related to wetland assessments and other biological surveys. The candidate will work closely with project managers, senior scientists, and staff scientists with development, coordination, and delivery of environmental permitting, assessment, or compliance documents for projects involving wind and solar electric generation facilities, electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, and private development projects to fulfill federal, state, and local agency requirements. Your Key Responsibilities - Delineate wetlands and other water resources in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the applicable Regional Supplements. - Perform independent field studies including botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife habitat assessments, and ecological impact assessments. - Support project planning and task management for field assignments. - Assist with the preparation and review of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody deline

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