Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Environmental Scientist
Career Insights for Environmental Planner / Scientist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New York data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$82,237 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Your Key Responsibilities Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys:
Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restorationEnvironmental Inspections:
Conducting construction and post construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditionsEnvironmental Permitting/SEQR:
Support preparation and development ofNYSDEC/USACE
Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required Summarizing, organizing, presenting and/or analyzing environmental field data Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Travel to other areas may also be required. Work with multidisciplinary staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators Support environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation work at commercial and industrial facilities located in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations. Field work may include, but is not limited to, collecting samples of soil, sediment, water, and air; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors Your Capabilities and Credentials The selected candidate is expected to have proven communication and leadership skills and an excellent "can do" attitude Candidates must have organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh weather conditions Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are desired Prior experience and proficiency with GIS is desired Must have a high attention to detail Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Skill inNYS SWPPP
Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 is desired Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Education and Experience BS or MS in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, ecology and hydrology 1 to 5 years of environmental and/or field experience experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State is desired Other Considerations Good driving record and valid driver's license are required Typical office environment tasks will also be part of the work, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time Field work will include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Field workdays may be 12+ hours long Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel throughout the workdayPay Range:
Locations in MN, OH, VT, & VariousCA, ME, NY, VA
Areas-$50,600.00 - $70,800.00Annually Pay Transparency:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. 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 agreementsPrimary Location:
United States | NY |Buffalo Other Locations:
United States | NY |Rochester Organization:
BC-1956EnvSvcs-US East Northeast Employee Status:
Regular Business Justification:
New Position Travel:
No Schedule:
Full timeJob Posting:
09/09/2026 03:09:27Req ID:
1007635 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development