Stantec

Earth Scientist

Stantec  •  Lombard, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Stantec is seeking a scientist, geologist, or environmental engineer to support our team of environmental professionals. The position will assist in the completion of project level work to support environmental investigation and remediation and water resource projects. Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support field implementation of assessment plans.

  • Perform and document field data collection activities (including oversight of subcontractors)
  • Assist in the completion of project level work (data management, report preparation) on environmental remediation/management projects for commercial/industrial clients
  • Conduct multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, indoor air)
  • Oversee advancement of soil and rock borings, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, manage subcontractors and minor soil excavation projects
  • Prepare soil boring log and well construction diagrams
  • Learn and follow standard operating procedures for work assigned
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze field and technical data
  • Draft technical reports
  • Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training (including OSHA required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures
  • Work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager or a field team leader

Ability to travel, including long-term assignments, is required for the purpose of performing environmental investigations and remediation and water resource projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in geology/hydrogeology, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
  • 0-3 years of environmental consulting industry experience
  • 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper training
  • The ability to effectively communicate project status to project manager and appropriate staff
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
  • Working knowledge of field sampling techniques

Must be an advocate for company and client’s health and safety programs.

Stantec

About Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.

We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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