DescriptionOpportunity
The role of an environmental engineer/scientist/geologist is to work on smaller projects, and/or as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/scientist. An environmental engineer/scientist/geologist will assist more senior engineers/scientists by performing the routine aspects of environmental engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects. An environmental engineer/scientist/geologist should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for projects involving environmental site characterization, environmental remediation, and environmental compliance.
- Work with other engineering/scientist disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/scientist.
- Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/scientist. This may include subcontractor oversight, soil boring and well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, pilot testing, material sampling, etc.
- Assist with data management and preparation of design documents, permit packages, work plans, reports, tables, and figures.
- Assist in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety rules and regulations.
- Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees while completing entry-level and routine assignments.
- This position is part of a larger environmental services team and will likely require support to multiple Stantec offices. Travel will be required.
- Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Coordinate with subcontracted laboratories and drillers (coordinate field events, schedule sample delivery/schedule, process invoices)
- Administrative tasks (file management, budget tracking, document control and distribution, etc.)
QualificationsCapabilities and Credentials
- Be willing to learn new skills while working independently for long hours in potentially inclement weather conditions and be flexible in undertaking work assignments.
- Have excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Understand environmental engineering/science concepts and effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Be proficient in interpreting sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
- Be conscientious, detail-oriented, organized, and disciplined.
- Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships within your technical team.
- Be proficient in commonly used software (e.g., Word, Excel, AutoCAD/civil 3D, GIS, etc)
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical are required.
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license are required.
- Typical field work environments require the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time on uneven terrain, lift and move items and equipment up to 50 pounds, and climb a ladder. Field work will include exposure to inclement weather conditions. Work assignments will be both field and office based.
- Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods of time.
Education and Experience
- BS required in Geology, Environmental Science, and/or Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering
- Minimum of 0-2 years of related experience
- Co-op/Internship experience preferred
- Available to travel within the US and internationally on short notice; Travel time and field work may be 75 percent.
- Working knowledge of environmental, waste disposal, and health/safety regulations (preferred)
- 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required)
