Environmental Scientist/Ecologist/Biologist (Lead) - Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Missouri

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.

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will provide leadership in biological field surveys, report preparation, environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts and within 2 years provide project management, lead, mentor staff, and support business development opportunities. You will take the lead in preparing environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 404 Permitting, working with environmental staff and engineering clients in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri and the Southeast. This position is ideal for a proven deputy project management professional who is seeking career expansion in a dynamic team environment. This position can be based out of Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana and will work in a hybrid or remote capacity depending on distance to a Stantec office. Candidates located in Arkansas are encouraged to apply using Oklahoma job link.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement
• Manage and Lead field teams during wetland delineation, listed species habitat and flora/fauna presence/absence surveys
• Coordinate regulatory/resource agencies and local governments
• Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys
• Assist with the preparation of NEPA documentation including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance
• Assist with current client relationships and development of new ones
• Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations, continually increasing client contact base
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations (Section 401, 402, and 404 of the Clean Water Act)
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements as they relate to public and private infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy, and oil/gas/energy) projects
• Working knowledge of agencies including BIA, BLM, USACE, USFWS, State DNR/DEP/DEQ/DOT, FERC, FHWA, FAA
• Demonstrated skill and commitment to QA/QC practices
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public hearings and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to manage multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Demonstrated leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance
• Requires flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork
• Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license

Education and Experience

• A B.S. Degree in Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline from an accredited university required. Master's Degree in pertinent field preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting

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.

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 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 | AR | Bentonville
Other Locations: United States | MO
Organization: BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 15/09/2026 05:09:51
Req ID: 1007744

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