Entry-Level Environmental Planner/Scientist

Stantec

Apr 17

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Hampton

Requirements

Excellent grammatical skills, excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills; writing samples required at time of interview.
Ability to perform detail-oriented work on complex projects.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Excellent MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Power Point.
Ability to exercise professional discretion and judgement.
Valid US driver’s license in good standing with a clean record.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Excellent and relevant references.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, or an earth science-related field.
Minimum 2 years’ of experience
Ability to acquire background clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities.
Ability to obtain IAW NISPOM security clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct data collection, desktop research, literature review, data analysis, regulatory review and analysis, analysis of existing information, environmental impact assessment, and report preparation (technical writing).
Contribute to report writing and production of environmental planning documentation, and preparation of public outreach materials, such as public notices, fact sheets, and presentations.
Support the development of monthly status reports for projects.
Assist with client or stakeholder meetings by taking detailed notes and preparing technical meeting minutes.
Supporting planning efforts for public meetings, including coordinating supplies and logistics, and attending public meetings.
Developing and maintaining stakeholder and/or project mailing lists.
Candidate must be willing and able to travel periodically, perform client visits, participate in field work and site assessments that require work outside the office and overnight travel.
Additional Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
This position requires travel throughout the U.S.; travel would be infrequent, such as one week per quarter, but could be more. There would also be evening public meetings on occasion.
Produce charts based on spreadsheet data.
Participate as a field crew member to assist with multimedia sampling events, resource surveys, or site condition assessments.

FAQs

What type of candidate is Stantec GS seeking for the entry-level environmental planner/scientist position?

Stantec GS is seeking highly motivated self-starters with excellent communication skills, resourceful individuals who can quickly learn and apply new concepts, and individuals who can bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and energy to the company.

What skills and knowledge should a successful candidate possess for this position?

A successful candidate should have general knowledge of natural and man-made environments subject to evaluation in environmental assessment studies, knowledge of research and data collection practices, and the ability to engage and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare environmental planning products.

What kind of work will the entry-level environmental planner/scientist be involved in at Stantec GS?

The entry-level environmental planner/scientist will support the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental planning and public involvement practice for Department of Defense clients. The work will involve preparing a range of environmental planning products and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Stantec

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1954

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.