Environmental Project Manager / Wetland Scientist

Job description

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.

Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment
Your Opportunity
Join Stantec’s collaborative, high-performing team and play an integral role in managing projects and/or tasks involving wetlands, wildlife, ecological and regulatory needs.

This role will report to a Senior Project Manager and support a variety of linear corridor and renewable energy clients.

Stantec is seeking an environmental project manager/wetland scientist to join our team in Blue Ash, OH.

Projects will support wetland delineations, 404/401/Section 10 Permitting, NPDES permitting, and wildlife and habitat surveys.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead for waterway/wetland regulatory projects.
- Provide technical expertise in field data collection (e.g., wetlands, habitats, wildlife, water quality), assessment, planning, regulatory consultation, and environmental permitting.
- Prepare documentation pursuant to NEPA, USACE, IDEM, USFWS, and other federal, state, and local regulatory/permitting programs.
- Develop local and state erosion and sediment control and NPDES permits.
- Proficient with working in and developing map sets in ArcPro.
- Responsible for projects budgets, scope changes and schedule commitments.
- Participate in business development activities such as proposal development and client meetings.
- Opportunities for water quality, fish, and wildlife surveys possible.
- This position requires limited (10% or less) overnight travel to work locations.


Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proficient with ArcGIS software for field data collection and map generation.
- Experience supporting linear corridor and renewable energy projects.
- Experience conducting wetland delineations, using at least one of the USACE Midwest, Northeast and Northcentral Regional Supplements.
- 38hr USACE Wetland Determination and Delineation training.
- Strong problem-solution orientation, detail oriented and resourceful.
- Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially lead multiple tasks subject to project deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word & Excel.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in botany, plant ecology, wetlands ecology, riparian ecology, conservation biology, or related science.
- 5 years or more of related, professional experience.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.
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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Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**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 | OH | Cincinnati
**Organization:** BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 17/06/2025 03:06:39
**Req ID:** REQ250002BH
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