Amherst, New York, USA
10 days ago
Environmental Scientist

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

Stantec’s Environmental Services team is seeking an Environmental Scientist with demonstrated experience in major environmental project permitting efforts for NYS electric transmission or generation projects and renewable energy projects (onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system). The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and an ability to support the management and execution of large-scale multi-disciplinary permitting projects. 

Your Key Responsibilities Environmental regulatory and permitting responsibilities include: identifying project-specific environmental regulatory requirements, coordinating with resource agency personnel, writing and reviewing technical reports, developing environmental permit applications, presenting at public meetings, and facilitating successful environmental permitting of multiple and varied projects. Project responsibilities may include: work with project managers and senior project staff in producing high-quality work products for our clients, support project delivery including providing technical input to projects, coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations, site health and safety planning and completing work safely, directing project teams and monitoring budgets, and coordinating with clients and stakeholders. Your Capabilities and Credentials Experience in specialty areas including electric and gas transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and utilities Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, licensing, and permitting. Experience with Article VII and Article 10 of the New York Public Service Law, New York Executive Law 94-c, EM&CPs, the National Environmental Policy Act, State Environmental Quality Reviews, surface water classifications, stream bed and bank protection and restoration, erosion control, SWPPPs, and flood plain evaluations. Experienced with endangered species, Fish and Wildlife Studies and invasive species. National Historic Preservation Act experience. In addition to ample experience and technical skills, the selected candidate is expected to have a strong work ethic, proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude and strong sense of humor, and a desire for team success and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Education and Experience Bachelor and/or Master of Science Degree in the natural sciences, natural resource management, or related field. Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting and project coordination experience.

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.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY Min Pay Range: $70,900 Max Pay Range: $102,900 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
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