Environmental Geologist​/Scientist - Field & Remediation Lead

Overview

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Stantec’s is currently seeking an Environmental Geologist or Scientist to support our team of professionals on environmental site assessment, remediation projects, groundwater monitoring, and stormwater compliance. This role requires an individual who is highly motivated, problem‑solving, able to use critical thinking, quick‑learning, communicative, detail‑oriented, and ready to develop and take on the responsibilities of a field geologist/scientist who works well independently.

• Manage multiple task requests simultaneously. Adherence to the approved scope, budget and schedule is imperative.
• Communicate daily with the project team and clients as needed.
• Assist with the inspection and sampling of hazardous materials projects including asbestos and lead.
• Assist with the inspection of construction or industrial stormwater projects.
• Oversee complex site assessment and remediation projects with multi‑person project teams.
• Perform pre‑field preparation for on‑site projects including development of health and safety documents, coordinating with subcontractors, and obtaining permits.
• Conduct field work (about 50‑75% field work) which will consist of conducting tailgate health and safety meetings, conducting site inspections, completing utility clearance for sampling locations, supervising drilling, excavation and/or remediation activities, preparing soil boring logs, groundwater monitoring and soil vapor well construction logs and collecting soil, soil vapor and groundwater samples.
• Support environmental and other related site assessment and remediation projects by providing field support, data management, interpretation, and technical assistance. This includes completion of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to support due diligence services.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control of fieldwork programs and reports/work product deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports such as site investigation reports, hazardous materials sampling reports, Phase I and II ESAs, monitoring and remediation reports, site characterization reports, and corrective action plans presenting remediation plans, project budgets, key findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assist in the management of multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Assist with the review and tracking of project related invoices from contractors, other consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned by Stantec multi‑discipline teams.
• Reports to Senior Project Manager or Senior Technical Lead.

• Ability to work on hazardous materials, site assessment, remediation, and other related environmental projects. Knowledge and experience applying regulatory and safety requirements.
• Knowledge and experience completing site inspections or Phase I and II ESAs in conformance with applicable ASTM International standards.
• Experience in implementing and managing site assessment and remediation fieldwork programs.
• Willing and able to travel – expected 50‑75% field to 25‑50% office‑based ratio of supporting multiple projects.
• Excellent internal and client communication skills to implement and coordinate fieldwork programs.
• Team player with experience supporting a team of Project Managers and Support Staff.
• Excellent writing, strategic thinking, and people skills.
• Knowledge of the local regulatory climate, and proven experience in the completion of site assessment and remediation projects with state and local regulatory oversight (prior experience working with the Colorado Division of Oil and…