Wildlife Field Technician

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

Several opportunities exist for highly motivated, personable, and organized wildlife field technicians. These positions will be based out of our Topsham, Maine office but will be physically located at a remote field site in northern Maine. As talented and ambitious professionals, you will be working with a multi-disciplinary team executing field work on an operational wind energy project. These positions require travel and independent work on remote field sites. We are looking for reliable and dependable individuals to fulfill environmental compliance tasks with strong attention to detail and a high regard for quality data collection and reporting. You will work directly with Stantec’s project manager with day-to-day coordination with our client. Background experience in bird and bat identification is preferred. This position will be full time each week from approximately April 13 – October 16, 2026, with potential for opportunities beyond. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Search wind turbines for bird and bat fatalities and documenting required data
• Execute field work independently and safely 
• Communicate regularly with the project manager regarding data collection and progress
• Interface with operations personnel at the operating wind project and comply with safety and security protocols
• Data entry and quality review

Your Capability and Credentials

• Proficient with bird and bat identification and data collection
• Proven technical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Strong work ethics and ability to endure long days of physically and mentally challenging field work
• Ability to walk long distances on flat, uneven ground
• Posses a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• Strong collaboration and ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, including adverse weather conditions
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree (degree preferred) in wildlife management, biology or conservation, or environmental sciences (or related field)
• 1-5 years of field work experience as a team or independently
• Experience with bird and bat identification
• Experience with MS office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word)

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