Environmental Scientist, Mc Cordsville

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Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist (Ecologist, Botanist) for our Indianapolis area, Indiana location. This position will conduct environmental sampling including vegetation and hydrology for monitoring and delineation purposes, data analysis, and reporting. Other responsibilities will vary based on the candidate's skill set and project needs. These responsibilities may include additional ecological service site assessments, such as wildlife surveys, ground water sampling, and restoration support.

Your Key Responsibilities

Knowledge of or experience with wetland and stream vegetative community, including species identification

Knowledge of or experience with wetland, stream and habitat monitoring sampling methodologies

Knowledge of or experience with wetland and stream delineations field assessment, data recording and reporting for delineation per the applicable USACE standardized methodologies

Use of GPS for field mapping and desktop review

Able and willing to assist our restoration and maintenance teams with field work for quality control

Opportunities for water quality and wildlife possible

Opportunities to assist in conducting groundwater sampling

Recording data and observations in an accurate and well-organized manner

Preparing technical reports detailing environmental assessments and monitoring activities

Complete autonomously to semi-autonomously assigned tasks

Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation; and report preparation

Completing and adhering to Health and Safety and QA/QC protocols

Interacting and communicating effectively

Be a contributing and productive team member

Participating in team and independent based work

Ability to safely work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions typical of the Midwest

Travel may be required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong plant identification skills including wetland species

Knowledge and facility with appropriate Midwest botanical references

Must have field botany skills and ability to conduct field work, at times for long hours or under strenuous circumstances

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Dedication to successful project execution incorporating critical thinking, ability to work within regulatory guidance documents, and adhere to high quality and ethical standards.

Follows safe work practices

Basic or above average understanding of technical writing skills

Positive, flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team

Effective time management and follow-through, with the ability to simultaneously work on and potentially lead multiple tasks subject to project deadlines

Strongly detail oriented and able to work as part of a team and independently

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word&Excel

Ability to travel to work locations with some overnight travel capacity

Flexibility to work in office and field environments

Valid Driver's License

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in botany, plant ecology, wetlands ecology, riparian ecology, conservation biology, or related sufficient work experience.

Minimum 1 years' work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Capable of working in an office environment (computer based work for reports, data, project tasks) and performing field work throughout the year.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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Primary Location:

United States | IN | Mccordsville

Organization:

BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US ERI

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

Replacement

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting:

29/05/2026 08:05:07

Req ID:

1005524

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