Stantec

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 full-time (40 hours per week) Environmental Lead Monitor to support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client by providing in-field and desktop support for a team of over 200 field staff. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience adhering to and enforcing standard operating procedures, managing challenging interactions, and adapting to a dynamic work environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-field mentorship to field staff to ensure consistency and compliance with client expectations, evaluate quality of staff performance, and address any performance concerns.
• Serve as primary point of contact between field staff and the client, including, but not limited to, escalating issues related to safety, environmental compliance, and contract-mandated notifications.
• Follow procedural guidance to resolve issues that arise and provide clarification of resource project requirements.
• Assist with field work such as pre-construction resource surveys and construction monitoring, including the preparation of associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support by synthesizing data from multiple sources, updating databases and spreadsheets, and sending email communications.
• Professionally communicate (written and verbal) with Stantec staff and managers, clients, subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Stantec staff, subconsultants, and client staff to complete work assignments according to standard workflow processes.
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner.
• Maintain Stantec's high standard of safety, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Regular day travel (field visits) will be required within southern California.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 2 years of experience conducting monitoring, surveys, reporting, or permitting in Southern California.
• Knowledge and familiarity with environmental resource data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Adept at handling complex and challenging interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented setting.
• Demonstrate good judgement as to when to elevate potential issues to team leads/managers.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and Google

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• Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).
• Willingness to work outside of typical business hours when needed.
• Candidates must pass client background check to access online systems (upon employment).
• Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• Familiarity with utilities O&M work is preferred.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
Minimum 2 years related experience in Southern California.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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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Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$67,000.00 - $97,200.00 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 | CA | Monrovia
Other Locations: United States | CA | Pasadena
Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 07/05/2026 03:05:26
Req ID: 1005736
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.