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

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated, personable, and organized undergraduate student majoring in Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Wetland Science, Soil Science, Botany, Environmental Science or a related major.  As an emerging professional, you will be working with a multi-disciplinary team in the office and at project site locations. Main responsibilities include shadowing or assisting field staff with a variety of environmental surveys (i.e. wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, bat acoustic surveys, bird surveys, aquatic surveys). This position will be based out of our Topsham, Maine office and will require some overnight travel and working at remote field sites. You will work directly with Stantec’s scientists, field team leads, and technicians, in addition to being assigned a mentor who will work one-on-one with you. This position will be four days a week from May 30 to August 15, 2025.

Your Key Responsibilities Conduct field data collection, entry, report preparation and production, and quality review Execute field work independently and safely Communicate regularly with your assigned mentor and field team lead(s) Comply with field safety and security protocols Assist with office administration tasks for field staff Your Capabilities and Credentials Proven technical, communication, and organizational skills Proficient in MS Office applications Ability to endure long days of physically and mentally challenging field work Ability to walk long distances on flat, uneven ground Ability to work safely in poor weather conditions Possess a positive solutions-oriented attitude Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with a team Ability to work in a dynamic environment Strong work ethics and integrity Sense of humor and desire for team success Good driving record and valid driver’s license Ability to navigate on the road and in the field in remote areas Education and Experience Enrolled in an accredited University or College and perusing a degree in Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Wetland Science, Soil Science, Botany, or Environmental Science (or related field) A minimum of 4 undergraduate semesters in one of the above majors Demonstrated experience in applied field ecology Experience with MS office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word) Northeast plant identification skills preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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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