Environmental Scientist - ( 240000J5 )

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’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

Stantec is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our Real Estate and Remediation team. This position will primarily be responsible for writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments but will also manage data and write other environmental reports, including Phase II Site Assessments, Response Action Plans, and cleanup reports. This position will also include preparing site-specific health and safety plans, conducting field work, site reconnaissance audits, collecting soil/water/soil vapor samples for investigation and remediation oversight and documentation.

We see our employees as our greatest strength and offer competitive pay and benefits. In this role you will work alongside the best in the industry to grow and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

• Attend project specific kick-off meetings.

• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.

• Completing work in a safe manner.

• Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.

• Assist with preparation of state and federal environmental grants.

• Oversee and conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations and monitoring.

• Observe, oversee and document environmental cleanup activities.

• Complete site evaluations and prepare Investigation and Cleanup reports.

• Conduct fieldwork, including travel, when necessary

• Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data.

• Understanding of engineering plans and specifications.

• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.

• Control project tasks cost, schedule, and quality of work.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for 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 in rural wilderness settings and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary.

• Geologic logging and field bore log preparation.

• Growth mindset.

• Strong writing skills with a basic understanding of technical writing.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.

• Ability to travel as required for proposal and project needs.

• Good Driving record and valid driver’s license.

• Ability to travel within MN and out of state.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field is required.

• 40-Hr HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required).

• Minnesota Certified Asbestos Inspector (preferred, but not required).

• Experience writing Phase I ESAs (preferred, but not required).

• Experience logging soil borings and working around drill rigs (preferred, but not required).

• Previous environmental consulting experience (may include internship) is required; 1-3 years of experience is preferred.

Position will be a mix of field and office work. Must be able to lift equipment items (up to 25 pounds) and operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field equipment safely. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, 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-Minnesota-Plymouth

Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Woodbury, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 5, 2024, 10:34:49 AM

Req ID: 240000J5

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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