Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist (Remediation) - ( 2500025Y )
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
The role of the Environmental Scientist is to support our local remediation and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance teams based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. This position will provide technical support for groundwater and soil remediation systems and EHS projects. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills. Mechanical aptitude, environmental sampling experience, experience with trouble-shooting and optimizing operation of mechanical groundwater treatment systems, and a working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations are preferred.
We see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.
Your Key Responsibilities
Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present/report subsurface investigation data.
Understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
Support project managers and senior project staff in producing high quality work products for our clients.
Support project delivery including providing technical input to projects.
Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
Conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.
Conduct site evaluations and preparing reports such as Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
Fieldwork, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary.
Site health and safety planning and completing work safely.
Expanded opportunities to enhance project management capabilities may encompass developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related field.
Three or more years of experience in a similar field or industry.
General understanding of ground water remediation systems and methodologies and the various techniques and technologies used, including physical removal, chemical treatment and biological processes.
Experience or exposure to data interpretation and analysis of systems to define and ensure data collected is accurate, reliable, and suitable for the intended purpose.
Past experience using statistical methods and tools to identify trends and patterns in data and assess the extent and severity of ground water contamination, evaluated the effectiveness of remediation technologies, and monitored the long-term site conditions.
Where lawful, may require post-employment drug testing based on client needs and requirements.
Preferred:
40-Hr HAZWOPER training
Already licensed or within one year, eligible to take the exam for EIT/GIT in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, or Tennessee.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 50%).
Valid US driver's license and good driving record.
Position will primarily work in an office setting but will require some field work. 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.
Equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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-Georgia-Alpharetta
Other Locations : United States-Georgia
Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jun 4, 2025, 12:46:52 PM
Req ID: 2500025Y
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