Associate Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

You will primarily support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client, with potential to support additional clients based on need/availability. You will perform and/or lead project planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, surveys, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to biological resources. You will also write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

Location: This role is based out of our Southern California Stantec offices, including [Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena CA; Irvine, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA; Monrovia, CA.] however, geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and coordinate the natural environment component of projects and programs
• Lead and mentor project teams, field staff and project managers undertaking renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects
• Assist with field work tasks, as needed, such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status species surveys, and construction monitoring
• Provide input to the career development of more junior staff, including training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring
• Plan, prepare and review technical reports or portions of larger environmental assessments
• Work with business development teams to respond to Requests for Proposals including defining the scope of work, associated cost, and compiling relevant sections of proposal documents
• Contribute to corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Liaising with regulators to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies and best practices
• Pursue and obtain new business opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients
• Maintain an 80-85% direct project utilization goal.
• Travel may be required within and outside of southern California.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in policies and procedures for Health and Safety, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applying Health and Safety policies and procedures as appropriate to their work.
• Solid skills in technical writing.
• Observing and developing skills in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia.
• Experience with task/project management including development of and adherence to approved project budgets.
• Able to build strong relationships with key clients with respect to their technical area and their broader business objectives.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Drives collaborative efforts within the business and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• At least 3 - 4 years of experience successfully leading and executing technical aspects of small to medium projects.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge in GIS software
• A medical physical and/or drug and alcohol screening may be required for some project assignments.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification may need to be obtained prior to employment.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.

Minimum 3 years related experience or a master's degree may be taken into consideration as 1-2 years of professional experience.

Experience with San Joaquin Valley and other geographic areas, preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

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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Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$67,000.00 - $97,200.00 Annually

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 agreements

Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine
Other Locations: United States | CA | Ventura
Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/05/2026 08:05:28
Req ID: 1005843

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