Stantec
Overview
Stantec is seeking a consulting biologist with at least 15 years of experience to join our southern California Ecosystems Group by operating out of our Santa Barbara, or San Diego, California offices. We welcome a talented and collaborative team member with demonstrable experience in southern California and elsewhere. As a Principal-level Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, and a wider multidisciplinary team. This will be a leadership role providing direction and mentorship for junior team members, project management, and responsibility for driving business development. This position will primarily entail office work but may include limited opportunities for field work. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Pay and Location
Base pay range $108,900.00/yr - $175,200.00/yr Primary location : United States | CA | Santa Barbara (also applicable to San Diego) What You Will Do
Your assignments/projects will be advanced in nature and require the application of experience and strategy. You will frequently interact and interface with environmental regulators and clients; proactively assessing and resolving concerns. You will be responsible for independently planning, strategizing, implementing, and orchestrating the team to deliver complicated projects related to natural resources, wetlands, biophysical impact assessments, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals. You will manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget, while maintaining consistency with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and ISO-certified Integrated Management System (IMS). You will provide senior technical peer reviews and independent reviews relating to natural resource science and biology on multidisciplinary projects. You will apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues. You will assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues, and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and/or economic issues. You will champion Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work. You will provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff. You will contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, scoping/budgeting, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients and industry colleagues. The role has a target 65-75% direct project utilization goal. Occasional overnight travel may be required within and outside of southern California. Qualifications and Capabilities
Skills
You are a biologist or natural resources management specialist with a minimum of 15 years of related experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in business development, project management, executing technical aspects of complex projects, and mentorship. Highly skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public. Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence. Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance. Promotes new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation. Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships. Drives collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work. Proficient in and consistently demonstrates and promotes policies and procedures for HSE, including client-specific training (if applicable). Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing scientific data, maps, and drawings with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Extensive demonstrable background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of southern California; experience in other areas of California and elsewhere will be considered a plus. Extensive experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species-specific protocol surveys; experience/permits with listed species will be considered a plus. Extensive experience in preparing technical documentation including biological survey reports, technical memoranda, Biological Resources Technical Reports (BRTRs), jurisdictional waters delineations, and CEQA/NEPA documents. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and processes, particularly in southern California, such as CEQA/NEPA, FESA/CESA, MBTA/BGEPA, CWA, Porter-Cologne Act, FGC, and CCA/LCPs. Extensive experience in preparation of regulatory permit applications such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, WDRs, LSAAs, and ITPs. Demonstrated experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or linear infrastructure projects in the western United States. Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to commercial siting and licensing or environmental permitting of infrastructure projects. Experience in working on construction projects, compliance monitoring, environmental training, interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, and post-construction monitoring/reporting. Experience with GPS/GIS technology to collect biological survey data and map vegetation or delineate jurisdictional waters. California Scientific Collecting Permit, State MOU, or federal Recovery Permit will be a plus; Wetland delineation training certificate will be a plus. Must have ability to occasionally travel and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification will be considered a plus; medical or drug testing may be required for some projects. Education and Experience
BS (MS degree preferred) in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field with minimum of 15 years of experience. About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to delivering responsible solutions for climate, digital transformation, and resilient infrastructure. Benefits and Other
Pay transparency: Pay ranges are provided where required by law. Final compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid leave, among others. Some benefits vary by location and employee type. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Business Consulting and Services Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Note:
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties and may be updated at any time.
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Stantec is seeking a consulting biologist with at least 15 years of experience to join our southern California Ecosystems Group by operating out of our Santa Barbara, or San Diego, California offices. We welcome a talented and collaborative team member with demonstrable experience in southern California and elsewhere. As a Principal-level Biologist with Stantec, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, and a wider multidisciplinary team. This will be a leadership role providing direction and mentorship for junior team members, project management, and responsibility for driving business development. This position will primarily entail office work but may include limited opportunities for field work. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Pay and Location
Base pay range $108,900.00/yr - $175,200.00/yr Primary location : United States | CA | Santa Barbara (also applicable to San Diego) What You Will Do
Your assignments/projects will be advanced in nature and require the application of experience and strategy. You will frequently interact and interface with environmental regulators and clients; proactively assessing and resolving concerns. You will be responsible for independently planning, strategizing, implementing, and orchestrating the team to deliver complicated projects related to natural resources, wetlands, biophysical impact assessments, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals. You will manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget, while maintaining consistency with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and ISO-certified Integrated Management System (IMS). You will provide senior technical peer reviews and independent reviews relating to natural resource science and biology on multidisciplinary projects. You will apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues. You will assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues, and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and/or economic issues. You will champion Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work. You will provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff. You will contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, scoping/budgeting, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients and industry colleagues. The role has a target 65-75% direct project utilization goal. Occasional overnight travel may be required within and outside of southern California. Qualifications and Capabilities
Skills
You are a biologist or natural resources management specialist with a minimum of 15 years of related experience demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in business development, project management, executing technical aspects of complex projects, and mentorship. Highly skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public. Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence. Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance. Promotes new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation. Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships. Drives collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work. Proficient in and consistently demonstrates and promotes policies and procedures for HSE, including client-specific training (if applicable). Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing scientific data, maps, and drawings with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Extensive demonstrable background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of southern California; experience in other areas of California and elsewhere will be considered a plus. Extensive experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species-specific protocol surveys; experience/permits with listed species will be considered a plus. Extensive experience in preparing technical documentation including biological survey reports, technical memoranda, Biological Resources Technical Reports (BRTRs), jurisdictional waters delineations, and CEQA/NEPA documents. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and processes, particularly in southern California, such as CEQA/NEPA, FESA/CESA, MBTA/BGEPA, CWA, Porter-Cologne Act, FGC, and CCA/LCPs. Extensive experience in preparation of regulatory permit applications such as Clean Water Act Section 404/401, WDRs, LSAAs, and ITPs. Demonstrated experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or linear infrastructure projects in the western United States. Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to commercial siting and licensing or environmental permitting of infrastructure projects. Experience in working on construction projects, compliance monitoring, environmental training, interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, and post-construction monitoring/reporting. Experience with GPS/GIS technology to collect biological survey data and map vegetation or delineate jurisdictional waters. California Scientific Collecting Permit, State MOU, or federal Recovery Permit will be a plus; Wetland delineation training certificate will be a plus. Must have ability to occasionally travel and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification will be considered a plus; medical or drug testing may be required for some projects. Education and Experience
BS (MS degree preferred) in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field with minimum of 15 years of experience. About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to delivering responsible solutions for climate, digital transformation, and resilient infrastructure. Benefits and Other
Pay transparency: Pay ranges are provided where required by law. Final compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid leave, among others. Some benefits vary by location and employee type. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Business Consulting and Services Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Note:
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties and may be updated at any time.
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