On-Call Environmental Scientist
About The Position
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. The 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. Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field.
Requirements
- Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training.
- Solid skills in technical writing.
- 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.
- BS in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences.
- Minimum 1-5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with construction oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance activities a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks associated with environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, subsurface investigations, and monitoring projects.
- Conduct studies related to aquatic and terrestrial species, vegetation, sediment, and surface water.
- Provide oversight of subcontractors.
- Produce maps.
- Perform data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable preparation.
- Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.
- Conduct and/or lead field work including GPS surveys, aquatic and terrestrial species studies, vegetation, wetland delineations, sample collection, and construction oversight.
- Prepare project deliverables including safety plans and notifications, sampling and analysis plans, technical reports, and maps.
- Perform technical analysis and reporting.
- Draft technical reports including data entry/validation, figure preparation, and QA/QC.
- Develop tables and figures using analytical data and topographic/site maps.
- Ensure QA/QC and H&S requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle.
- Coordinate with subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers) while performing office assignments.
- Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with resource agency personnel.
- Write and review technical reports.
- Develop environmental permit applications.
- Present at public meetings.
- Facilitate successful environmental permitting of multiple and varied projects.
- Apply established practices, standards and guidelines.
- Perform task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation.
- Participate in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates).
- Perform calculations, gather or review information, or prepare standard sections of proposals.
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Career Level
Entry Level
