DescriptionYour Opportunity
This is for a casual, as needed position in our San Jose, California office. The role of the Environmental Scientist is to perform tasks associated with environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, subsurface investigations, and monitoring projects; aquatic and terrestrial species, vegetation, sediment, and surface water; oversight of subcontractors; production of maps; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable preparation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Applies technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues
- Field work responsibilities may include GPS surveys preparing reports; preparing environmental permitting to conduct and/or lead field work: aquatic and terrestrial species studies, vegetation, wetland delineations, sample collection, and construction oversight
- Preparing project deliverables including safety plans and notifications, sampling and analysis plans, performing technical analysis and reporting, and maps
- Drafting technical reports including data entry/validation, figure preparation, and QA/QC
- Developing tables and figures using analytical data and topographic/site maps
- Ensuring QA/QC and H&S requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle
- Responsible for coordinating with subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers) while performing office assignments
- Experience with construction oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance activities a plus, but not required
- Environmental regulatory and permitting responsibilities include identifying project-specific environmental regulatory requirements, coordinating with resource agency personnel, writing and reviewing technical reports, developing environmental permit applications, presenting at public meetings, and facilitating successful environmental permitting of multiple and varied projects
- Demonstrates sound application of established practices, standards and guidelines
- Performing task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation
- Work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager to participate in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), may perform calculations, gather or review information, or prepare standard sections of proposals
- Other duties as assigned
QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials
- Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work
- Solid skills in technical writing
- Drives collaborative efforts within the Business Center and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
- At least one year of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to medium projects
- Ability to travel for extended field work
- Experience in routine groundwater and soil sampling procedures
- Position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, and a passion for high quality workmanship
- Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, challenging and fast paced environment
- Must pass Department of Defense background check for base access
- Prior to employment with Stantec a successful passing of a physical and drug/alcohol screen will be required
Education and Experience
- A BS in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences.
- Minimum 1-5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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.
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