Wildlife 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. 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 that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to join our team of environmental professionals. This position would preferably be based in our Kansas City (Overland Park), Kansas office. Our Natural Resources team spends much of the growing season in the field completing avian and wildlife surveys/monitoring,

habitat assessments, wetland delineations, evaluating potential restoration sites, soil surveys, vegetation surveys, as well as office duties including, but not limited to, data analysis, reporting, restoration plans and permit application development. On a day-to-day basis, our team members also create

databases and analyze field data, conduct literature research, and write environmental documents, including but not limited to: environmental

• assessments, environmental impact statements, biological assessments for

threatened and endangered species, habitat conservation plans, permit applications and other technical reports. The team also evaluates data and

• creates maps using ArcGIS, coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies,

and communicates with our clients. Our team works on a variety of projects while specializing in their passion and building a well-rounded base of experience. Our variety of projects and clients is what keeps our work interesting and fulfilling, while being dedicated to serving our clients and our communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Wildlife surveys
• Habitat assessments
• Environmental permit applications
• Endangered resource record reviews
• GPS data collection and mapping
• Wetland and stream delineation and assessments
• Prepare and assist with written technical reports, tables, spreadsheets,

databases, applications, and maps for client and regulatory agency review

• Work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager
• Organize and direct field teams for a wide variety of clients and project

types

• Willingness to travel and conduct field work for extended periods, including

overnight travel, is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

• Development of work plans, schedules and budgets for proposals
• Data collection and analysis
• Technical report writing including environmental review documents
• ArcGIS-online mapping and analysis
• Provide quality assurance/quality control of project deliverables
• This position may require up to 60% travel for project work