Environmental Wetland Scientist

Stantec

Wetland Scientist conducting delineations and preparing environmental permit applications for environmental services team. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeHingham • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,000 - $97,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting and/or supporting wetland delineations and preparing environmental permit applications for our clients in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and elsewhere in New England
Work efficiently and safely alone or with field teams and participate in other tasks, such as reporting, permitting support, and communication with project management, clients, and regulators
Inland and coastal resource delineations pursuant to the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and other applicable State regulations, as well as Section 404/401 of the Federal Clean Water Act
Preparing technical reports detailing wetland delineations and other natural resource based surveys
Report and permit application preparation for the Corps and Massachusetts DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways
Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and/or clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delineating wetlands and other regulated resources according to the US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement
Experience delineating wetlands and an understanding of the applicable wetland related regulations and delineation protocols in other New England states is a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent ethics, attitude, and morale
Writing, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
Experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and demonstrated experience with GPS or iPAD data collection technologies is desired
Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to travel for field work as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Wetland DelineationEnvironmental PermittingRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Report WritingField SurveyingData CollectionWetlands Protection Act KnowledgeSection 404/401 ComplianceDelineation ProtocolsRemote Location Navigation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationPositive Attitude