What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Stantec?
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. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. 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. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for and we know how to get the job done—the right way.
Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Alaska environmental services, wetland (aquatic resources) group, is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to support baseline environmental field surveys, reporting, and project permitting for our clients across diverse business sectors. The selected candidate will apply their interest in Alaskan ecology to be trained to complete field work, baseline and functional assessments, technical reports, and permitting on: wetlands, aquatic resources, vegetation, soils, streams, fish, birds, bats, wildlife, and endangered species. Experience with all of these specialties is not required; a candidate may only have experience on one or two but must be willing to learn the required technical skills. The selected candidate will be trained to complete aquatic resource delineations meeting agency requirements and to understand and help complete CWA Section 404 and 401 permits in Alaska and the western United States. The nuances of aquatic resource delineations will be explained and taught in order to become a competent aquatic resource delineator by knowing what a permitter requires in an application.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists and ecologists, NEPA specialists, geologists, engineers, architects, environmental planners, and specialized regulatory permit experts.
This position will include opportunities for both field and office work. During the Alaskan winter it is primarily office based technical report writing mixed with GIS tasks. During the summer it is a mixture of field and office work. Summer field work may involve potential helicopter, boat, ATV or vehicle travel for up to two weeks at a time away from home. Field work is completed in teams with a technical field lead for safety and on the job training.
The position is a full-time, 12-month non-seasonal position, with regularly scheduled office hours in Anchorage. Part time remote work may be considered.
Responsibilities
You Will Assist With:
Your Capabilities and Credentials
The ideal candidate will have at minimum a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related natural resources field). Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region is preferred.
Must be comfortable with computers and hand-held GPS units. Technical writing skills are necessary for this position. Data analysis skills and GIS experience or training including feature editing and map creation is 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.
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.
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Pay Range
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | AK | Anchorage
Organization: 2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain-Anchorage AK
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/11/2025 06:11:10
Req ID: 1003112
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Alaska environmental services, wetland (aquatic resources) group, is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to support baseline environmental field surveys, reporting, and project permitting for our clients across diverse business sectors. The selected candidate will apply their interest in Alaskan ecology to be trained to complete field work, baseline and functional assessments, technical reports, and permitting on: wetlands, aquatic resources, vegetation, soils, streams, fish, birds, bats, wildlife, and endangered species. Experience with all of these specialties is not required; a candidate may only have experience on one or two but must be willing to learn the required technical skills. The selected candidate will be trained to complete aquatic resource delineations meeting agency requirements and to understand and help complete CWA Section 404 and 401 permits in Alaska and the western United States. The nuances of aquatic resource delineations will be explained and taught in order to become a competent aquatic resource delineator by knowing what a permitter requires in an application.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists and ecologists, NEPA specialists, geologists, engineers, architects, environmental planners, and specialized regulatory permit experts.
This position will include opportunities for both field and office work. During the Alaskan winter it is primarily office based technical report writing mixed with GIS tasks. During the summer it is a mixture of field and office work. Summer field work may involve potential helicopter, boat, ATV or vehicle travel for up to two weeks at a time away from home. Field work is completed in teams with a technical field lead for safety and on the job training.
The position is a full-time, 12-month non-seasonal position, with regularly scheduled office hours in Anchorage. Part time remote work may be considered.
Responsibilities
You Will Assist With:
- Aquatic resource delineations and functional assessments;
- Vegetation inventories/monitoring;
- Wildlife/Bird surveys and habitat assessments;
- Stream surveys and habitat assessments;
- Baseline data reviews;
- CWA 404 permit applications;
- Endangered species and habitat reviews;
- ArcGIS mapping and data analysis;
- Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data; and
- Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, including tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- An interest in ecosystems, plants, soils, water, and the Alaskan outdoors is essential.
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important.
- A positive attitude and focus on safety in all working conditions is key.
- Experience identifying common Alaska plant species and/or experience describing soil horizons or the ability to learn these skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.
- Experienced working in a team atmosphere and independently as required.
- Experience calculating with formulas in Microsoft Excel.
- Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.
- Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Willingness to travel and conduct field work in remote areas for extended periods is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.
The ideal candidate will have at minimum a bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related natural resources field). Demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region is preferred.
Must be comfortable with computers and hand-held GPS units. Technical writing skills are necessary for this position. Data analysis skills and GIS experience or training including feature editing and map creation is 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.
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.
\#StayInquisitive
Pay Range
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$54,000.00 - $75,600.00 Annually
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | AK | Anchorage
Organization: 2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain-Anchorage AK
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/11/2025 06:11:10
Req ID: 1003112
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Salary : $54,000 - $75,600
