Stantec is seeking an on-call Senior Ecologist recognized for technical excellence. Qualified candidates will be expected to provide technical expertise and lead a field crew for habitat assessments and species surveys for the Cow Know salamander and Shenandoah salamander and assist with reporting and regulatory consultation. This candidate will also provide technical expertise to our clients and staff that includes accomplished biologists, ecologists, water resource specialists and engineers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on health and safety

• Design and implementation of surveys and habitat evaluations for the Cow Knob salamander and Shenandoah salamander

• Coordination with VDWR, USFS and USFWS

• Species survey reporting

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• BS in natural resources related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 15+ years of related experience

• Proficient with habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys for the Cow Knob salamander and Shenandoah salamander

• Must have be able to obtain appropriate threatened and endangered species permits to conduct surveys for the aforementioned salamanders

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work well with internal staff

• Comfortable using computers, tablets and hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment

Desired Capabilities and Credentials:

• Development of biological assessments and/or biological evaluations

• Development of habitat conservation plans

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. #StayInquisitive

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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | VA | Fredericksburg
Organization: 2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic-Fredericksburg VA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/01/2026 01:01:50
Req ID: 1003908

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