Environmental Scientist/Geologist - ( 240003XC )

Description

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 are 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

Environmental Scientist/ Geologists perform tasks associated with environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects; sampling of soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; oversight of subcontractors; production of maps; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable preparation.

Start date may be delayed until late January 2025 based on location and/or weather for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential environmental project issues.

• Your field work responsibilities may include GPS surveys, preparing environmental field permits, conduct and/or lead field work, groundwater sampling, drilling, soil logging and sample collection, and construction oversight.

• Prepare project deliverables including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, quarterly progress reports, work plans, sampling plans, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.

• Draft technical reports including data entry/validation, figure preparation, topographic/site maps, and QA/QC.

• Ensure QA/QC and H&S requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle.

• Coordinate with subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers) while performing office assignments.

• Perform task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation.

• The majority of your time will be spent in an office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field settings.

• Your work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager, participating in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), performing calculations, gathering or reviewing information, or preparing standard sections of proposals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work.

• Experienced technical writer.

• Minimum two years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to medium projects.

• Experience drafting CERCLA Related documents such as Feasibility Studies Proposed Plans, Record of Decisions, and Five-Year Reviews preferred.

• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred (can be obtained after hiring).

• Ability to travel for extended field work (2 to 3 weeks per cycle).

• Good driving record and valid driver's license required.

• Experience in routine groundwater and soil sampling procedures.

• Experience with construction oversight and remediation system operation and maintenance activities preferred.

• Demonstrates sound application of established practices, standards, and guidelines.

• Position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, and a passion for high quality workmanship.

• Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, challenging, and fast paced environment.

• Prior to employment with Stantec a successful passing of a physical and drug/alcohol screen will be required.

Education and Experience

• BS in Geology or Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 2 to 5 years related experience.

• 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.

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.

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-Alaska-Anchorage

Other Locations : United States-Alaska-Fairbanks

Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 31, 2024, 3:06:50 PM

Req ID: 240003XC

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans