Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead
Here’s a detailed job description for the Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead position at Stantec, based in New York:(Stantec Jobs)
Senior Scientist / NRDA Lead
Location: New York, USA (Remote/Flexible within the U.S.)
Job ID: 2500002Y
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Yes, up to 10%(GrabJobs, Stantec Jobs)
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in environmental services, grounded in safety, quality, and ethics. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a 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. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. (CareerBuilder, Stantec Jobs, Teal)
Position Overview
Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Senior Consultant to help manage our Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Program. This role requires extensive experience in leading NRDA projects, with a strong academic background and at least 10 years of scientific experience focused on the NRDA process for hazardous waste releases or oil spills. A Master of Science degree in a pertinent natural science is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. (GrabJobs, Stantec Jobs)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects.
- Utilize excellent oral and written communication skills suitable for both scientific and general audiences to develop, propose, and close on NRDA projects.
- Negotiate with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.
- Provide expert testimony in NRDA or similar judicial proceedings or be qualified to serve as an expert witness.
- Produce pertinent technical and peer-reviewed scientific publications/reports.
- Serve as a seasoned project or program manager. (GrabJobs, CareerBuilder, Teal, Stantec Jobs)
Qualifications
Required:
- Specific experience in leading multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational NRDA projects.
- Demonstrated success in program building in emerging NRDA markets.
- Experience negotiating with state and federal Natural Resource Trustees.
- Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Project and program management experience.
- Qualified to serve as an expert witness.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire for team success. (Teal, CareerBuilder, GrabJobs, Stantec Jobs)
Desired Skills:
The ideal candidate should be able to successfully collaborate with a diverse team and have the ability to lead new business. Adaptability and attention to detail are necessary. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a team of experts in the following areas:(Stantec Jobs, GrabJobs)
- Environmental Chemistry
- Chemical Analysis of Pollutants
- Environmental Forensics or Forensic Science
- Limnology, Hydrology, and Oceanography
- Ecotoxicology
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Statistical Study Design and Analysis
- Spatial (GIS) Analysis and Visualization
- Contaminant Transport and Fate Modelling
- Population Dynamics Modeling
- Ecosystem Modeling
- Critical Habitat Analysis
- Habitat Equivalency Assessment
- Remediation and Bioremediation
- Phytoremediation and Enhanced Phytoremediation
- Environmental and Ecological Restoration
- Aquatic Science
- Avian Biology (Stantec Jobs, GrabJobs, CareerBuilder)
Education and Experience
- M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the natural sciences or environmental engineering.
- 10 years of professional environmental consulting experience. (GrabJobs)
Compensation
Salary ranges vary based on location:(Stantec Jobs)
- New York City: $120,000 – $179,900
- Outside NYC: $95,200 – $142,800 (Stantec Jobs)
The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible.(Stantec Jobs)
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to:(Stantec Jobs)
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- Paid sick leave (Teal, Stantec Jobs)
Application
To apply for this position, please visit the official job posting on Stantec’s website:
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