Environmental Scientist

Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec seeks a Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer to join our growing Environmental Services team in Rochester, NY. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental investigation and remediation work at commercial and industrial facilities located in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations.
• Preparing reports summarizing periodic environmental monitoring in accordance with permit requirements.
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinating, conducting, and reporting on field work including sediment, soil, soil gas, and water level collection, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, well installation, stormwater and waste sampling.
• Completing Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments and summary reports, environmental compliance documents, soil management plans, remedial action plans, and various regulatory program permits.
• Conducting field elevation and GIS surveys.
• Conducting construction and post construction environmental (SWPPP) inspections and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions.
• Drafting SWPPP and SPCC plans.
• Coordinating and assisting with conducting hazardous building material assessments.
• Providing on-site EHS support at client facilities.
• Compiling and interpreting analytical data.
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Preparing health and safety plans and serving as a site health and safety officer.
• Conducting inspections, sampling, and monitoring of remediation during construction phases.
• Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis.
• Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Travel to other areas may also be required.
• Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with environmental regulations in one or more northeastern states is essential.
• Pursuing PE, PG, LSP, and/or LEP within 5 years.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER required.
• Training or certifications with OSHA Competent Person standards is a plus.
• Ability to complete assignments independently and delegate work / lead a team when necessary.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who is proactive and can identify daily needs and assist as necessary to complete client assignments.
• Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
• Willingness to travel to support field assignments as necessary.
• Experience with environmental sampling is preferred.

Education and Experience

B.S. (M.S. a plus) degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related discipline. Previous co-op/Internship of quality experience with site assessments, site investigation and remediation, and/or regulatory compliance support.

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 global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. 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 innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

Pay Range: Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 47,600.00 - Max Salary $ 66,700.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, 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 (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | NY | Rochester