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Overview: At Stantec, what we do every day is sustainable. Stantec's Environmental Management team, armed with scientific knowledge of air, water, and soil, creates sustainable solutions and addresses regulatory permitting and compliance for our clients. Our involvement on projects can extend from developing initial project concepts and environmental approvals to site decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation.
The services our team provides are diverse—ranging from endangered species monitoring to landfill design, from groundwater studies to dam assessments and design, from archaeological studies to contaminated site cleanup, and from managing large-scale environmental assessments for the energy and power sectors to GIS and information management.
In today's increasingly competitive global market, excellence in environmental management can enhance the reputation and position of a company within its industry. At Stantec we specialize in the environment. We manage environmental issues professionally and proactively to improve our clients' profitability and competitive advantage by allowing them to identify and respond to opportunities and threats within the changing regulatory and corporate environments.
Responsibilities: Stantec is seeking a Senior Wildlife Biologist to join our Biological Sciences team with a focus toward the following responsibilities: - Act as the senior technical (biological) lead on complex projects
- Project Manager or Technical Director on a variety of projects that focus on biological issues.
- Consulting with clients on overall permitting and environmental compliance strategies.
- Train, mentor, and manage junior staff.
Because projects are located throughout California and the western U.S., the individual can be located in any western U.S. Stantec office and 50% travel may be required. Experience with Renewable Energy industry, oil & gas and pipeline industries a plus.
Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree required in a related discipline from a recognized university; A Masters of Science degree in a related discipline would be preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years experience which must include some consulting with oil and gas and pipeline related projects, experience with Wind Energy would be helpful..
- Candidates should have a solid background in wildlife, taxonomy, and/or botany, and proficient with survey protocols and field project logistics.
- A willingness to conduct field biological surveys periodically and to work long hours in the field.
- Flexibility in work assignments - location and type of assignments will vary.
- Ability to organize and direct teams conducting field biological surveys throughout the western U.S.
- Experience in developing and marketing clients.
- Experience developing and acquiring permits with USFWS, CDFG, ACOE, RWQCB and others, including the development of HCPs.
Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan, commuter flex-pass, and pre-tax health plans. Stantec Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click www.stantec.com .
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