Ecologist/Biologist - Early Career at Stantec IN Business Unit
Stantec IN Business Unit · Oklahoma City, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Oklahoma City
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 is seeking a qualified, energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful Ecologist to support our Natural Resource group. 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 under applicable agency regulations
- Conduct vegetation inventories and monitoring
- Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments for listed species (migratory birds and threatened/endangered species)
- Lead and work alongside field teams
- Record, enter, organize, and analyze ecological/environmental data
- Prepare report documentation and supporting materials for client and regulatory agency submittals
- Travel to project areas to perform field assessments throughout Stantec’s service area
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in remote areas (50-75% of the time), including overnight travel, and multi-week deployments is expected for this position
- Strong work ethic with a demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated
- A valid driver’s license and a good driving record required
- An interest in ecosystems, natural resource conservation/restoration, and the outdoors is essential
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration for themselves and the team's safety is important
- Knowledge of Texas and Oklahoma vegetation and species is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
- Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail
- 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
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment
- Certified Wetland Delineator is a plus
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, rangeland ecology, environmental science, forestry, botany, soil science, or a closely related natural resource field
0-5 years of related experience
This position works in both field and office settings. Field work may include multiple week deployments to remote locations, 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. Office work location is in the Oklahoma City office.
This description is not a comprehensive list 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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
