Environmental Inspector

Stantec • Petaluma, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking Environmental Inspectors to join their Environmental group, based out of their Petaluma office. The successful candidate will provide field and technical support services for a variety of projects related to water and waste management, and other environmental programs. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, driven by diverse perspectives to address critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure. The company aims to innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere.

Requirements

• Show initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Motivated / driven, conscientious, organized, and well disciplined
• Working experience at active construction sites
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
• Willing to travel and able to be out-of-town for extended periods of time
• Some weekend work will be required
• Use of in-field sampling \ testing equipment such as pH monitors, HACH meters, colorimetric test kits, etc.
• Strong communication skills and be able to speak clearly, confidently, and effectively with construction contractors, project team, and clients
• Ability to understand a project’s environmental compliance needs, identify issues of non-compliance, coordinate to ensure needed corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner, and follow through to ensure overall project success and compliance
• 40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental sampling, construction, stormwater and environmental compliance monitoring preferred
• College degree with a concentration in earth science, geology, natural or environmental science, or engineering from an accredited college preferred
• 10-hour OSHA Construction training is beneficial, but not required
• Current certification as a CAC or CSST is beneficial, but not required
• QSP certification is beneficial, but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform and document field data collection activities
• Assist in the completion of project level work (daily timesheets and work plans, data management, analyze field and technical data, and report preparation) on environmental management projects
• Conduct multi-media sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) etc.)
• Completion of fieldwork, including documenting site activities, soil and groundwater sampling, soil characterization, monitoring water quality, and discharging water to surface
• Prepare appropriate health and safety documents and participate in client health and safety meetings and adhere to Stantec and our clients’ safety procedures
• Prepare daily summary emails and site diagrams and submit reports to online reporting systems
• Learn and follow standard operation procedures for work assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees