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. Weu2019re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work thatu2019s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic Biologist with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team and advance their career. Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. We help our clients identify and respond to opportunities and threats within constantly changing regulatory and corporate environments, through active engagement with the public, stakeholder groups, and governmental regulators. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects that may include endangered species assessments, environmental impact assessment, habitat restoration, wetland characterizations, and water resources management. Your Key Responsibilities- Assist with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of project types including renewable energy, energy transmission and generation facilities, transportation, and private development projects. - Assist the Project Lead with the preparation, research, review, and editing of technical documents, such as environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, habitat conservation plans, and environmental and technical reports. - Analyze and summarize data from wildlife field surveys and habitat assessments for a variety of species, and assisting with field work and collection of field data as needed. - Participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments; - Write technical reports for client and regulatory agency review. - Attend client and regulatory agency meetings and provide recommendations and input. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Ability to validate and accurately analyze information, and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs. - Ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Effectiveness in resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - Ability to be customer focused, and understand and appropriately respond to clientsu2019 business needs. - Ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. - Ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment. - Willingness to travel, and the ability to work in the field for long hours in all weather conditions. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. - Ability to work well with others and keep other team members aware of project and client needs. Education and Experience - Master of Science Degree (preferred) in natural resources, ecology, wildlife, or related biological field; or a Bachelor of Science Degree with three to five years of relevant experience. - Knowledge of statistical methods and ability to assist with analysis of biological data. - Knowledge and/or experience with federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting processes specifically related to endangered species, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, and/or NEPA. The typical office environment is 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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each otheru2019s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Primary Location: United States IA Independence Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Des Moines IA Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 27/03/2026 01:03:07 Req ID: 1005115Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Created: 2026-03-30