Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
15 days ago
Environmental Scientist - Early Career

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a 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 is seeking a qualified, energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful Environmental Scientist to support our Natural Resource group in Oklahoma. Grow your career with a leading environmental consulting firm serving a wide variety of private, federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and the surrounding region. 

Your role will be to perform field work including species surveys, habitat assessments, wetland delineations, compliance monitoring, inspections, and technical support services. You will also write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

Your Key Responsibilities Support data collection efforts for wetland delineations and wetland functional/conditional assessments following applicable agency regulations Conduct vegetation inventories and monitoring Perform wildlife surveys and habitat assessments for listed species (migratory birds and threatened/endangered species) Work alongside field teams Record, enter, organize, and analyze ecological/environmental data Prepare reports and supporting materials for client and regulatory agency submittals Travel to the project area to perform field assessments throughout Stantec’s service area Your Capabilities and Credentials Interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation/restoration, and the outdoors is essential Ability to solve problems using critical thinking Completes tasks considering their own and the team's safety  Possesses knowledge of Texas and Oklahoma vegetation and species Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills Demonstrated note-taking skills and attention to detail Proven work ethic with a demonstrated ability to work independently Solid field skills including the ability to navigate in difficult terrain using aerial maps Familiarity with GPS data collection, a broad range of ecological communities, environmental regulatory compliance, and prior consulting experience is preferred Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required) Willing and able to travel and conduct fieldwork in remote areas up to 75% of the time, including overnight travel and weekends as required Able to lift and move items and equipment Certified Wetland Delineator (preferred) Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in wildlife biology, rangeland ecology, environmental science, forestry, botany, soil science, or a closely related natural resource field

At least 2 years experience working in the field performing habitat assessments, wetland delineations, compliance monitoring, inspections, and technical support services

This position works in both field and office settings. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, rough terrain, and wildlife; as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods, and making visual and tactile distinctions using color, texture, moisture content, depth, and distance.

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.

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