Project Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide 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 critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Opportunity Stantec is seeking a consulting biologist with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our Southern California Ecosystems Group. The position is based in one of our Southern California offices, including but not limited to: Bakersfield, Fresno, Irvine, Los Angeles, Monrovia, Paramount, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Santa Maria, and Ventura. What You Will Do Contribute to project field teams and provide support to project managers undertaking renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects. Conduct field tasks, as needed, such as special‑status species surveys/inventories, nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments and mapping, jurisdictional waters delineations and assessments, and compliance monitoring. Contribute to technical reports or portions of larger environmental assessments. May contribute to our corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Have a target 85‑90% direct project utilization goal. Conduct overnight travel within and outside of Southern California. Your Capabilities and Credentials Skills Collaborative team member who works effectively in multidisciplinary project and field teams. Proficient in Health and Safety policies and procedures, including client‑specific training. Ability to coordinate with project managers to conduct work efficiently and within project scope, budget and schedule expectations. Demonstrable background, knowledge, and experience with the flora, fauna, and vegetative communities of Southern California. Experience in conducting floristic botanical surveys, reconnaissance wildlife surveys, and species‑specific protocol surveys. Experience with and/or permits for arroyo toad, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, Mohave ground squirrel, and/or desert tortoise will be considered a plus. Possession of a California Scientific Collecting Permit, State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and/or federal Recovery Permit for one or more special‑status species will be considered a plus. Qualifications and/or experience with USFWS‑approved biologist status for one or more federally listed species and/or a CDFW‑approved Designated Biologist (DB) will be considered a plus. Wetland delineation training certificate and/or demonstrable experience in conducting jurisdictional waters/aquatic resources delineations will be considered a plus. Strong verbal and technical writing skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members. Experience preparing technical documentation including biological survey reports, technical memoranda, Biological Resources Technical Reports (BRTRs), and jurisdictional waters delineations and Aquatic Resources Delineation Reports (ARDRs). Some familiarity of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and processes, particularly in Southern California. Experience in compliance monitoring, environmental training, interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, and post‑construction monitoring/reporting on small to large projects. Proficient in MS Office applications. Experience with GPS/GIS technology (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, Online, and/or Field Maps) to collect biological resources survey data, map vegetation communities, and delineate jurisdictional waters. Must have ability to travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification may need to be obtained prior to employment. Education and Experience BS and/or MS degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field with a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience. 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 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. Employees will also accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and be eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $62,500.00 – $90,600.00 Annually Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $67,000.00 – $97,200.00 Annually Primary Location United States | CA | Los Angeles Other Locations United States | CA | Santa Maria Business Justification New Position Travel Yes Schedule Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. 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