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Staff Geologist - ( 250000AG )

Description

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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 worldwide 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

Stantec’s is seeking a Staff Geologist to join our team of Environmental Scientists, Geologists, and Engineers in Western Washington. Our Washington-based Environmental Services team is growing, and we have a need for a Geologist with 5 years of experience in the environmental field and a strong interest in environmental assessment/cleanup.

This team member will be primarily focused on complex assessment, remediation, and compliance. Responsibilities will include field work activities, documentation, basic data analysis / data organization, and technical report preparation. Field work is performed in a range of weather conditions and qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to travel to project sites as needed. A current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour certificate is required or would need to be obtained as a condition of employment.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, or Earth Sciences discipline, 5 years prior environmental consulting experience, along with demonstrated experience writing technical reports that summarize and interpret field data and laboratory analytical results. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Successful candidates will pursue and acquire the following certifications prior to joining or within their first year:

• HAZWOPER Supervisor 8-hour Certification

• American Petroleum Institute WorkSafe Contractor Safety Training

• Washington State Underground Storage Tank Site Assessor Certification

• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Certification

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling of soil, groundwater, air, and soil vapor.

• Oversee and direct subcontractors: field management and oversight of environmental drilling, remedial injections, remedial excavations.

• Underground Storage Tank closure and assessment.

• Field equipment use: conduct field testing and operate technical equipment and instruments.

• Field data management: accurate and complete documentation of soil lithology and sampling parameters for groundwater and soil vapor.

• Compliance with state, federal, company and client health and safety requirements.

• Data analysis and preparation of written technical reports and supporting documentation.

• Interact and effectively communicate with team members.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, and remediation.

• Self-starting, team-oriented problem solver.

• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, time management skills, and detail oriented.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Familiarity with appropriate state regulatory programs including appropriate health and safety regulations at level required to perform typical field and office tasks.

• Current HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

• Available for typical business day work hours with normal work week of 40-hours with flexibility for earlier starting times and later ending times, as well as occasional weekend shifts or travel as necessitated by project-specific requirements.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• An understanding of Washington’s MTCA regulations.

• Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5 years related experience.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $40 - $58 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

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.

• Washington state employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked except for Seattle employees who accrue sick leave in accordance with the city’s paid sick leave 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-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations : United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Lynnwood

Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 30, 2025, 11:11:01 AM

Req ID: 250000AG

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