Lead Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Description

• Organize and manage a variety of environmental investigation and remediation tasks such as ground water monitoring, soil boring/well installations, operation and maintenance, and other activities.
• Fieldbased tasks will include coordination, supervision and execution of work that includes, but is not limited to, collecting soil, sediment, water and air samples; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors. The work may be associated with former manufactured gas plant (MGP) facilities, current/former refineries and petroleum processing/storage facilities, gas stations, as well as other commercial and industrial facilities in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations.
• Reporting and data reduction tasks may include preparation of site maps, soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, geologic cross sections, potentiometric surface maps, and possibly groundwater flow models.
• Manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously and track priorities.
• Responsibilities will include a mix of office and fieldbased tasks and will include project execution, budgeting, scheduling, contracting, personnel supervision, compliance monitoring, data analysis/reduction, and technical reporting.
• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments.
• Conduct Phase I Environmental Assessments and Preliminary Assessments.
• Complete applicable company and clientrequired health & safety training (including OSHArequired training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.
• This position is within a larger environmental services team and will likely require providing support to multiple Stantec offices.
• Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships within your technical team.

Requirements

• Experience in active industrial settings is a plus.
• Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain.
• Be conscientious, detailoriented, and disciplined.
• Have excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• 10+ years of progressively more responsible environmental assessment and remediation work experience.
• Be proficient in commonly used software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.). Experience using gINT, MODFLOW, AQTESOLV, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Transportation Worker Identify Credential (TWIC Card) is required for access to jobsites and candidates must meet Federal TSA background check criteria and be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Be willing to learn new skills for conducting field work, to work independently outdoors for long hours in potentially inclement weather conditions and be flexible in undertaking work assignments.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license are required.
• 40hour HAZWOPER (OSHA Hazardous Worker) certification and current 8hour refresher certification are desired
• Preemployment physical is required.
• The position will involve outdoor work and the work will include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Field work may require use of a respirator and protective clothing depending on jobsite conditions.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb up and down a ladder.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance