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Stantec has an immediate need for a part-time or full-time Marine Biologist to join our North Atlantic Marine Resources program. The successful candidate will support senior staff on both small- and large-scale multi-discipline projects with a high degree of technical complexity and a significant marine focus. This support would include projects involving aquatic restoration/remediation, transportation infrastructure, offshore wind, offshore oil and gas, and port/harbor and waterfront development. Work would include sediment sampling, field surveys, natural resource monitoring, habitat assessments, baseline data collection and data management, statistical analyses, technical report writing, drafting permit application documents, and desktop analysis for a variety of marine projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support components of technical marine resource projects including:

• Field work, travel, and work in variable conditions
• Collection of water, sediment, and tissue samples for contaminant analysis
• Literature reviews, research, and technical writing
• Data management and quality assurance
• Preparing environmental impact assessments and marine species/habitat consultations (e.g., Essential Fish Habitat Assessments, ESA Section 7 consultations, Biological Assessments, and Environmental Assessments)
• State and federal permitting (State of Maine experience preferred)
• Identifying freshwater and/or marine fish and invertebrate species
• Intertidal and subtidal habitat and substrate mapping and assessment
• Acoustic telemetry
• Dive surveys

Your Capabilities and Credentials
The following experience and attributes are desirable for applicants:

• Expertise in marine biological resources
• Expertise in sediment collection for contaminant analysis
• Strong social skills and ability to communicate across a broad range of audiences/technical backgrounds.
• Trained Protected Species Observer
• SCUBA certification and scientific diving experience
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work in rural settings and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary.
• Skilled at technical writing
• Experience with federal and state consultations and permitting/authorizations pertaining to marine resources and habitats
• Exhibits a strong attention to detail
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined
• Open-minded and curious; shows an ability to focus on possibilities, not pre-conceived solutions
• Enthusiastic, with a positive outlook and a sense of humor
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license
• Experience with driving boats, trailers, and/or ATV is an asset

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in marine biology, aquatic biology, fisheries, marine science, wildlife biology, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 2-5 years' experience, which must include technical environmental and marine projects. Environmental consulting experience preferable.

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
Pay Range:
• Various Locations in ME, VA-$51,100.00 - $74,200.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$56,800.00 - $82,400.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
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 | ME | Topsham
Other Locations: United States | ME | Portland
Organization: 1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Topsham ME
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/06/2026 01:06:55
Req ID: 1006300
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