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. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Primary Purpose Of Job
Stantec is a leader in global infrastructure, water resource development, Buildings, Mining, Oil and Gas providing engineering design and remediation, construction, procurement, program management, and technology solutions for the environmental, water, wastewater, energy and power markets of the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific region. Stantec is looking for Ecologist to be based in the Pune, India office.
Key Accountabilities
- Desk-based data gathering to support baseline ecological reporting. This will include a search for data on public and paid for sources at set distances from the project location.
- Desk-based report writing The role will include interpretation and analysis of ecological/biological data to determine constraints reporting for projects the role will involve an understanding of the CIEEM guidance for writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (GPEA) | CIEEM
- Desk-based impact assessment As above however this would support Ecological Impact Assessment (Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) | CIEEM) as well as other impact assessment reports include Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRA) and Water Framework Assessment (WFD) development.
- GIS mapping and presentation the role requires competence at GIS to map and present data in support of associated reports.
- Role requires an understanding of UK based wildlife legislation however it is expected that this will be developed through learning with the UK ecology team.
- Attendance at weekly ecology meetings to understand projects and develop opportunities to support the team.
Qualifications And Skills
- Candidate should have master's in environmental science/ Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering or in Ecological discipline (Zoology/Botany).
- Should have minimum 1 to 3 years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Model Builder in ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro would be required.
- Knowledge of Remote Sensing/Satellite Image Processing using eCognition, /ArcPro Image Analyst would be plus.
- Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to work independently.
- Good oral and written communication skills. Should be able to write project reports/User Guides/Help Files.
- Good presentation skills and requirements gathering skills are an advantage.
- Should be able to manage workloads while working on multiple projects.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems would be plus.
- Commitment to safe work practices.
- International experience will be preferred.
- Should be a good team player.
Person Specifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in environmental science, Geoscience or a related Scientific or Engineering field. Master's degree preferred.
- Preferred 2 to 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience in consulting and regulatory environment is preferred, but applicants with more or less experience will be considered on merit.
- Experience assessing, managing and presenting environmental data using GIS and data management software.
- Experience with geotechnical and/or hydrogeological assessments, while not necessary, will be viewed favorably.
- Typical office environment working with computers.
- Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration.
- Good organizational skills with ability to independently manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results.
- Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of supporting project leads to make informed decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced technical report writing skills.
- Time management balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Primary Location:
India | Pune
Organization:
Stantec IN Business Unit
Employee Status:
Regular
Travel:
No
Schedule:
Full time
Job Posting:
09/10/2025 06:10:03
Req ID:
1000391
