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Environmental Designer OR Engineer-in-Training

Stantec

Stantec

Design
Overland Park, KS, USA
Posted on Mar 26, 2026

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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents to work on some of the most challenging projects that are critical to our clients.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Designer or Engineer—in-Training for either our Overland Park, Kansas, or Des Moines, Iowa, office to support our growing portfolio of hazardous waste and petroleum remediation projects. You will work closely with guidance and supervision of a local Professional Engineer on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects throughout the Midwest, to help assess, design, and execute solutions to address soil and groundwater contaminated sites. General responsibilities will include conducting site inspections, field sampling, designing and implementing remedial strategies, maintaining active remediation systems, conducting site assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing technical reports.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Project Execution: Assist with planning and execution of projects with other disciplines under the direction of a senior engineer or staff.

  • Work Plan Management: Develop and implement work plans for soil and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance projects.

  • Field Sampling & Oversight: Conduct soil, vapor, groundwater, and/or surface water sampling, and oversee contractors performing excavations, assessments, or corrective action activities.

  • Remedial Design & Implementation: Assist with initial/detailed designs of remedies, pilot testing, and documenting remedial strategies (including construction oversight).

  • System Operation & Maintenance: Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot remedial systems, and inspect engineering controls.

  • Field Technical Work: Perform other field work directed by senior staff.

  • Data & Documentation: Assist with data evaluation and drafting technical reports, permits, and engineering plans.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Follow strict health and safety requirements and ensure projects comply with environmental regulations and client requirements.

  • General Support: Perform other duties assigned by senior geological or engineering staff.

  • Environmental Monitoring: Provide environmental sampling and monitoring services on projects.

  • Construction Support: Assist with drilling or on-site construction observation, contractor coordination, and inspection reporting.

  • Liaison Coordination: Liaise between clients, contractors, regulatory officials, and third parties on site.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Engineering Document Production: Possess a basic understanding of all project phases.

  • Technical Documentation: Maintain a basic understanding of technical specifications and bid documents.

  • Problem Resolution: Ability to recognize developing technical issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions.

  • Technical Communication & Proficiency: Demonstrate st rong technical writing skills, data management proficiency, and a willingness to work outdoors.

  • Project Management: Check own work for accuracy and completeness, managing time to meet project budgets and schedules.

  • Team Collaboration: Bring a proven ability to participate in project teams and engage in creative and critical thought.

  • Construction Coordination: Perform system installation, conduct construction observation, and coordinate with contractors.

  • Professional Communication: Communicate i n a professional, positive manner with clients, employees, and visitors.

  • Employment Requirements: Have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or civil engineering, or related field.

  • Experience: Minimum of 0-2 years, including interest in working toward Professional Engineering licensure.

  • Preferred Qualifications: Previous internship or work experience in consulting or environmental science.

This description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. 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 our growing global firm of over 30,000 professionals and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location: United States | KS | Overland Park
Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Overland Park KS
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/03/2026 02:03:56
Req ID: 1005074

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.