Engineer

Stantec•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec's Phoenix-based Environmental Services team is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Project Level candidate to join their site investigation and remediation and environmental planning and permitting practice. This role involves performing both field and office tasks related to project coordination, environmental site assessments, due diligence, and remediation. The position may also include assignments as part of multidisciplinary teams for assessment and coordination on environmental permitting projects. Key responsibilities include supporting and organizing projects, coordinating data collection and subcontractors, conducting research, preparing permits, data interpretation, deliverable preparation, project tracking, and internal/external communication. The primary focus will be on coordinating and managing site investigation and remediation efforts for a portfolio of work, and contributing to environmental planning and technical assessment for permitting opportunities on federal, state, county, and municipal projects.

Requirements

Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work
Strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, and a passion for high quality workmanship
Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time in remote locations
Ability to work outside during adverse weather conditions
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Ability to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals
Ability to and/or experience with subcontractor management
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Self-starting, team-oriented problem solver
Ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, challenging and fast paced environment
Ability to write technical documents
Strong research, analysis, and writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
Willingness to build and maintain a productive professional networking relationship within their technical team
Experience in data collection and report preparation related to due diligence, site assessment, and remediation
Basic understanding of technical impact analysis, public participation process, and various agency guidelines for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and related environmental regulations
Willingness and ability to travel and stay overnight
Ability to work on tight deadlines
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen
BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences
Minimum 5-7 years related experience, or an equivalent combination

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with due diligence, complex assessments, and remediation is preferred
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER 8-hour OSHA Supervisor certification (preferred)
Current MSHA (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintaining and monitoring established project plans
Coordinate and help schedule execution of the project
Coordinate field activities and subcontractors (such as with laboratories, private locators, and drillers)
Perform field work, which may include Phase I ESA site visits, groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, soil logging, soil sample collection, soil vapor sampling, underground storage tank closure oversight, remediation contractor oversight and operation and maintenance, and asbestos building inspections
Represent Stantec by interacting in a professional manner with clients, property owners, subcontractors, and other relevant stakeholders while on field assignments or participating in public engagement activities such as public open house meetings
Demonstrate sound application of established practices, standards and guidelines
Complete applicable company- and client-required health and safety trainings (including OSHA required training)
Strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures
Communicate with client (with oversight from client manager) and determine a path forward for select sites within existing portfolios
Oversee the implementation of field projects
Prepare technical documents / reports from start to finish, providing a “complete product” for internal to review
Research and due diligence permitting support
Interact and effectively communicate with team members and collaboratively solve problems
Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising in a project, as assigned
Provide administrative support, as requested
Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings, with assistance
Helping Project Manager with activity tracking