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Your Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join Stantec in one of our Minnesota Twin-Cities offices (Plymouth, Woodbury, or Minneapolis) as a Wetland Scientist/Lead Delineator where you will perform wetland delineations, wetland reports and permit applications, soil characterizations, habitat assessments, bird and wildlife studies, wetland mitigation and restoration plans, and natural resources inventories. Additional tasks include support of our environmental review team preparing Environmental Impact Statements/Environmental Assessments/Biological Assessments, and state Environmental Assessment Worksheets under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).

Your Key Responsibilities Oversee and perform wetland delineations pursuant to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) guidance (e.g. 1987 Manual, Regional Supplements) Develop wetland delineation reports including off-site precipitation and hydrological analyses Prepare USACE and state permit applications for Section 404 and state regulatory compliance including Pre-Construction Notifications, Jurisdictional Determinations, Regional General permits, Individual Permits, etc. Perform wetland mitigation monitoring field work and annual reports Map and assess vegetation communities and habitat quality Assist Project Managers with MEPA and/or NEPA compliance for actions requiring Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Alternative Urban Areawide Review, Categorical Exclusion review, Environmental Assessment, and Biological Assessment documentation and process. Preparation of Critical Issues Analyses (CIA/Site Characterization Studies) Conduct or assist in rare species surveys and habitat assessments Write technical reports Work in a variety of sectors including renewable energy, electrical transmission, agriculture, wetland/habitat restoration, civil engineering, transportation, real estate development, city planning, mining, and oil & gas Work closely with a team of Project Managers and natural resource scientists Your Capabilities and Credentials Must be comfortable with computers, technical report writing, and sub-meter GPS units and software (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey 123, WildNote, etc.)  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Communicate effectively and function as part of a team  Proven and demonstrated high quality technical writing skills An interest in ecosystems, natural resources, and the outdoors is essential  The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and practical problem solving, complete field work with consideration to your own and the team's safety A sense of humor and positive attitude in all working conditions is key Able to work independently as well as part of a team Able and willing to travel regionally with overnight stays as needed Good driving record and valid driver’s license required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, wetland science, soil science, or related field with demonstrated experience with plant, soil, hydrology, and wetland identification and characterization in the Great Lakes region. Must have 2+ years of field experience delineating wetlands according to USACE 1987 Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements. Preferred qualifications for this position include Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, Professional Soil Scientist (PSS), Minnesota Certified Wetland Professional (MCWP) certification (or in-training), or North Dakota Professional Soil Classifier (PSC).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Some travel, including multiple-day overnight travel, may be required for this position (up to 50%). Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and challenging terrain. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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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 MN, NYC/NY Min Pay Range: $55,200 for locations in MN Max Pay Range: $80,100 for locations in MN Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.