- As a Visual Resources Specialist, you will work under the direction of Stantec's Visual Resources Practice Lead for the eastern U.S.
- This position requires a strong writer. It anticipates an organized task manager who can coordinate contributions from a technically diverse team (e.g., GIS and simulations specialists, unless these are part of your primary skillset). Stantec's Visual Resources Specialists work with project managers, have direct contact with clients, and are expected to solve problems.
- An ability to travel (typically no more than 10-20% annually but potentially for durations of up to a week) for project site visits is required of this role.
- Your work as a Visual Resources Specialist may be supplemented with assignments providing general planning and permitting support for power generation and transmission siting and licensing projects or other environmental assessments. Examples of such work include desktop surveys, critical issues analyses, or plan consistency documents.
- 3 to 5 years of experience producing or substantially supporting the completion of VIAs. Someone with more years of experience may also be considered.
- VIAs that haves been conducted within the context of compliance with state or federal environmental review criteria.
- Strong research, analysis, and reporting ability. Strong writing and communication skills a must.
- Ability to support multiple projects, focusing on details while also managing broader set of components.
- Ability to read and interpret basic site layouts and plan schematics, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other maps / map resources.
- A commitment to producing high-quality work. A strong work ethic, a desire for team success, a willingness to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to perform fieldwork that involves walking over uneven terrain. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Experience in power generation, electrical transmission, battery storage, transportation, and / or utilities.
- Experience producing VIAs required by the National Environmental Policy Act, State Environmental Quality Reviews, Article VII of the New York State Public Service Law, and Article 10 and Section 94-c applications.
- Familiarity with federal agencies and their established methods for assessment of visual effects or impacts to scenery (e.g., BLM, FHWA, USFS), as well as those of any regional or state entities.
- It is highly desirable to have experience / training in the following aspects / tools typically part of comprehensive VIA production: DSLR cameras (landscape photography); Autodesk 3ds Max (or the like for simulation / visualization production); and Adobe Creative Cloud (for document production).
- Familiarity in the execution of shadow flicker analyses, using WindPro, for wind energy projects.
- BA/BS degree in Landscape Architecture; Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning; Environmental Science / Studies or a related field.
- The role requires a mix of jobsite and office functions, and travel may be required. Time spent in the office environment will include prolonged sitting and computer work. Time spent in the jobsite environment will involve standing for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to inclement weather.
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Environmental Planner - Boston, United States - Stantec Inc.
Description
Environmental Planner / Visual Resources Specialist (Remote WO )Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts are leaders in 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 Visual Resources Specialist to support our growing visual impact assessment and visualization services in the eastern United States.
You will be an integral part of our team, with responsibility for project planning, impact assessment / technical analysis, and task coordination, with opportunities to support Stantec's broad portfolio of clients who operate within the North American infrastructural landscape, including power generation, electrical transmission, and energy storage, among other markets.
The position can be based out of anywhere in the Northeast US region. Stantec offers flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.Your Key Responsibilities
site photography, task coordination, and / or creation of photo realistic simulations.
You must have experience producing technical writing for assessments in support of permit applications or the like; experience in all of the areas listed above is not required but is highly beneficial.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Required:
Preferred:
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.
Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
Salary Range(s):
* $57, $82,800.00 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-New York-Amherst
Other Locations :
United States-Pennsylvania, United States-Rhode Island, United States-New York, United States-Maine, United States-Connecticut, United States-New Jersey, United States-Vermont, United States-New Hampshire, United States-Massachusetts
Work Locations :
Amherst NY
Organization :
BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast
Employee Status :
Regular
Job Level :
Individual Contributor
Travel :
Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule :
Full-time
Job Posting :
Feb 26, 2024, 5:08:22 PM
Req ID: 240000WO
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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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
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