Environmental Scientist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. Stantec is 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 with a company that values creativity and hard work and is involved in diverse, world class projects.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an enthusiastic entry level environmental scientist to join our team of Nature-based Solutions professionals. The position will assist in the completion of project level work to support our clients through a variety of projects including (but not limited to): watershed evaluations and flood risk mitigation, wetland and stream restoration projects, green infrastructure, native landscaping and NbS Co-benefit analysis. Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support environmental restoration project designs, construction oversight, and yearly monitoring and reporting.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Stream geomorphological data collection and analysis
• Soil and water quality sampling and analysis
• Hydrologic studies of watersheds, flood risk studies and mitigation
• NbS Project Implementation Oversight
• Periodic site and storm water inspections
• Aquatic biological sample collection (lake and stream)
• Endangered resource record reviews
• GPS data collection and mapping support
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
• Work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager or a field team leader
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork for extended periods, including overnight travel, is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Qualifications - External

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to effectively communicate project status to project manager and appropriate staff
• Strong technical writing skills
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn GIS, AutoCad and other design related software.
• Ability to pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company''s driving policy
• The ability to work independently
• Must be an advocate for the company's and client's health and safety programs. Stantec values employee safety as the highest priority and believes in a safety-first culture.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental (watershed studies, environmental engineering, ecology, environmental management, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline
• 0-3 years of environmental consulting industry experience

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago Organization: BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 04/06/2026 07:06:15 Req ID: 1006203

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