Entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Stantec•West Chester, PA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform environmental assessment and remediation tasks to support environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with contamination by petroleum fuels and metals. Join a dynamic team working on large, technically engaging, and impactful projects located at active and inactive petroleum refining and storage facilities and other industrial facilities.

Requirements

Be willing to learn new skills for conducting field work, to work independently outdoors for long hours in potentially inclement weather conditions and be flexible in undertaking work assignments.
Have excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Be conscientious, detail-oriented, and disciplined.
Build and maintain productive professional and internal networking relationships.
Manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously and track priorities.
Be proud to take ownership of work, exhibit a problem-solving mindset, and approach tasks with curiosity.
Be proficient in commonly used software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).
Pre-employment physical is required.
Good driving record and valid driver's license are required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field required.
0 to 3 years of experience conducting environmental assessment and remediation work.
Transportation Worker Identify Credential (TWIC Card) is required for access to jobsites and candidates must meet Federal TSA background check criteria and be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday.
Ability to climb up and down a ladder.

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER (OSHA Hazardous Worker) certification and current 8-hour refresher certification are desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform and document environmental field work primarily at commercial/industrial facilities.
Conduct field work that includes, but is not limited to collecting samples of soil, sediment, water, and air; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors.
Prepare site maps, soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, geologic cross sections, potentiometric surface maps and possibly groundwater flow models.
Analyze field data and assist in preparation of technical reports.
Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA-required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments.
Provide support to multiple Stantec offices.
Travel may be required.