6 Environmental Science jobs in Hamtramck

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic Environmental Scientist with 3-5 years of experience in leading field teams that has a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our Michigan team. This person is a passionate individual with strong natural resource expertise ready to assist our project teams with wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, wildlife surveys, aquatic surveys, ecosystem restoration, erosion control and construction oversight and other opportunities as needed. The candidate will work closely with project managers, staff scientists and senior scientists with development and delivery of environmental studies for projects involving electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, wind and solar electric generation facilities, wetland and stream restorations and other projects for private, municipal, state, and Federal clients. This is a full-time (40+-hour work week) position. Stantec will be responsible for training and travel expenses. This position will initially include working in Michigan and various locations throughout the Midwest, with future opportunities to work with other Stantec staff around the United States.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Delineating and characterizing wetlands and other water resources;
• Conducting botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, stream and wetland functional assessments, and mitigation monitoring;
• Assisting with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of project types including natural gas pipelines, renewables, electrical transmission and distribution facilities, transportation, and development projects;
• Other technical duties may include assisting with other biological surveys, including avian, bat, and mussel surveys;
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody delineation reports, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, permit applications, and other technical reports;
• Attending client and regulatory agency meetings and providing recommendations and input;
• Responsible for delivering the technical components of environmental projects and providing support to Project Managers;
• May assist in providing input to proposals or pursuits of various sizes and complexity;
• Performs independent studies to form conclusions that are reviewed by senior professionals;
• Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation; report preparation, preparation of environmental approval applications and other general tasks;
• Writing technical reports for client and regulatory agency review;
• GPS data collection and mapping support;
• ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications;
• Environmental construction monitoring;
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data; and
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.
  
  Your Capabilities and Credentials
• An interest in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, natural resource conservation and enhancement, and the outdoors is essential;
• Strong wetland delineation, ecological community restoration and plant and animal identification skills are preferred;
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important;
• A positive attitude in all working conditions is key;
• Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills;
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail;
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required;
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (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;
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined;
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center;
• Good driving record and valid driver's license required;
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical
• Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather; and
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience delineating wetlands according to US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements is required;
• Completion of a wetland delineation training course is preferred;
• Demonstrated academic and professional experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region;
• Must be comfortable with computers and iPad GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment; and
• Technical writing skills are essential for this position. 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.

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.

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 | MI | Okemos
Organization: BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:35
Req ID: REQ250001CT

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.
**Your Opportunity**
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic Environmental Scientist with 3-5 years of experience in leading field teams that has a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our Michigan team. This person is a passionate individual with strong natural resource expertise ready to assist our project teams with wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, wildlife surveys, aquatic surveys, ecosystem restoration, erosion control and construction oversight and other opportunities as needed. The candidate will work closely with project managers, staff scientists and senior scientists with development and delivery of environmental studies for projects involving electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, wind and solar electric generation facilities, wetland and stream restorations and other projects for private, municipal, state, and Federal clients. This is a full-time (40+-hour work week) position. Stantec will be responsible for training and travel expenses. This position will initially include working in Michigan and various locations throughout the Midwest, with future opportunities to work with other Stantec staff around the United States.
**Your Key Responsibilities**
+ Delineating and characterizing wetlands and other water resources;
+ Conducting botanical surveys, natural community mapping, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, stream and wetland functional assessments, and mitigation monitoring;
+ Assisting with the coordination and management of environmental permitting, assessment, and/or compliance work related to various federal and state agency requirements as they pertain to a variety of project types including natural gas pipelines, renewables, electrical transmission and distribution facilities, transportation, and development projects;
+ Other technical duties may include assisting with other biological surveys, including avian, bat, and mussel surveys;
+ Assisting with the preparation, review, and editing of technical documents, such as wetland and waterbody delineation reports, threatened and endangered species habitat assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, permit applications, and other technical reports;
+ Attending client and regulatory agency meetings and providing recommendations and input;
+ Responsible for delivering the technical components of environmental projects and providing support to Project Managers;
+ May assist in providing input to proposals or pursuits of various sizes and complexity;
+ Performs independent studies to form conclusions that are reviewed by senior professionals;
+ Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation; report preparation, preparation of environmental approval applications and other general tasks;
+ Writing technical reports for client and regulatory agency review;
+ GPS data collection and mapping support;
+ ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications;
+ Environmental construction monitoring;
+ Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data; and
+ Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.
**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
+ An interest in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, natural resource conservation and enhancement, and the outdoors is essential;
+ Strong wetland delineation, ecological community restoration and plant and animal identification skills are preferred;
+ The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety is important;
+ A positive attitude in all working conditions is key;
+ Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence;
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills;
+ Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail;
+ Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required;
+ Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (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;
+ Conscientious, organized, and disciplined;
+ Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center;
+ Good driving record and valid driver's license required;
+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical
+ Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather; and
+ Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day and to lift up to 50 lbs.
**Education and Experience**
+ Associate or Bachelor's degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region;
+ Minimum of 3-5 years of experience delineating wetlands according to US Army Corps of Engineers Manual and the corresponding Regional Supplements is required;
+ Completion of a wetland delineation training course is preferred;
+ Demonstrated academic and professional experience with plant, soil, and wetland identification and characterization in the region;
+ Must be comfortable with computers and iPad GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment; and
+ Technical writing skills are essential for this position. 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**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.
**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.
**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 | MI | Okemos
**Organization:** BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 16/06/2025 05:06:35
**Req ID:** REQ250001CT

This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an **Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist/Environmental Scientist** for our **Novi, Michigan** office. The following locations will also be considered: **Detroit, Holland, and Traverse City offices.** Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
+ Assist with field assignments, such as providing EHS compliance support and train with senior staff at EHS compliance audits.
+ Assist with providing EHS compliance program support for commercial and industrial clients including reviewing procedures and permits, reviewing periodic regulatory reports, and supporting preparation and delivering of compliance programs, including training programs.
+ Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of EHS compliance audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
+ Assisting with tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
+ Synthesize information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
+ Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
+ 7+ years of post-education experience conducting EHS compliance audits and compliance assistance to clients.
+ Baseline knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations including RCRA, SARA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, OSHA and MI OSHA standards.
+ Experience with evaluating EHS regulatory compliance in industrial settings either solo or part of an audit team.
+ Valid US driver's license.
+ Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work in the field.
+ Applicants must be able to work in conditions typical of industrial facilities.
+ Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
+ Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
+ Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
+ Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is often required.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification, which would also require being able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
#LI-LD1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an **Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist/Environmental Scientist** for our **Novi, Michigan** office. The following locations will also be considered: **Detroit, Holland, and Traverse City offices.** Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
+ Assist with field assignments, such as providing EHS compliance support and train with senior staff at EHS compliance audits.
+ Assist with providing EHS compliance program support for commercial and industrial clients including reviewing procedures and permits, reviewing periodic regulatory reports, and supporting preparation and delivering of compliance programs, including training programs.
+ Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of EHS compliance audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
+ Assisting with tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
+ Synthesize information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
+ Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
+ 7+ years of post-education experience conducting EHS compliance audits and compliance assistance to clients.
+ Baseline knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations including RCRA, SARA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, OSHA and MI OSHA standards.
+ Experience with evaluating EHS regulatory compliance in industrial settings either solo or part of an audit team.
+ Valid US driver's license.
+ Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work in the field.
+ Applicants must be able to work in conditions typical of industrial facilities.
+ Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
+ Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
+ Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
+ Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is often required.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification, which would also require being able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
#LI-LD1
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.