Environmental Scientist - Construction Services - ( 240000UH )

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

You will assist in the development and delivery of environmental studies for a variety of resource, infrastructure and development projects. This position is an exciting opportunity to work in the field at construction and re-development sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and complete field services.

• Conduct indoor and outdoor air quality assessments.

• Conduct assessments for hazardous materials including (but not limited to) asbestos, mold, lead, PCBs and mercury.

• Obtain and maintain applicable asbestos and/or lead training certificates.

• Collect samples for accurate logging on chain of custody documents and submission to independent laboratories for analysis.

• Perform and document field data collection activities (including oversight of subcontractors);

• Oversee site construction / corrective action activities.

• Perform ambient and personal air sampling.

• Support and conduct site assessments (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA).

• Perform surface water, groundwater, soil, and soil vapor sampling.

• Assist with the operation and calibration of testing equipment.

• Assist in completion of technical reports.

• Actively participate in maintaining Stantec's safety culture

• Travel within Canada and the U.S. may be required.

• Travel to complete projects locally, regionally, and nationally, when necessary.

• Work extended hours and schedules to fit project demands when necessary.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.

• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of technical writing skills.

• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.

• 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.

• Experience/knowledge of hazardous materials desirable.

• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.

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

• Accreditation/License for asbestos inspector in the State of Minnesota (preferred, but not required).

• Experience with microscopy (preferred, but not required).

• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.

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

• General construction and mechanical aptitude.

• Enjoy working outside year-round.

• Enjoy working at construction/demolition sites.

• Ability to climb ladders and lift 25 lbs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s in Construction, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or Science related field is preferred, 0-3 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. MDH asbestos and lead risk assessor hard cards preferred, but not required.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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-Minnesota-Plymouth

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 27, 2024, 6:59:12 AM

Req ID: 240000UH

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