Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist

Stantec•Seattle, WA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Stantec is seeking a Project Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team in Seattle, Bellevue, or Lynnwood, Washington. This role will support environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects at a variety of urban, industrial, and redevelopment sites throughout the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on contaminated site investigation and remediation. Projects may include environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, spill response, vapor intrusion evaluations, groundwater monitoring, and cleanup activities conducted under Washington's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and other state and local regulatory programs in the Pacific Northwest. This position offers a combination of field and office responsibilities with increasing opportunities for project coordination, client interaction, and task management.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, with strong attention to detail and high-quality technical work
Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences
Experience collecting, managing, and interpreting environmental data and preparing technical reports for site investigation and remediation projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to perform field work in a variety of weather conditions, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and traversing uneven terrain
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required
Ability to operate company vehicles, including pickup trucks and cargo vans
Willingness to travel periodically, including overnight travel, to support field activities, client meetings, and training opportunities
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol screening
Must be eligible to participate in ongoing client-required random drug and alcohol testing programs
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or a related STEM discipline
3 to 7 years of experience supporting environmental site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher training required

Nice To Haves

Washington State Licensed Geologist (LG) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) or the ability to obtain registration, preferred
Washington State Licensed Underground Storage Tank (UST) Site Assessor certification preferred
OSHA 8 hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training preferred
Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or other environmental data visualization and mapping software preferred
Experience conducting soil vapor investigations, sampling, and screening evaluations preferred
Experience with UST site assessment, closure, and remediation projects preferred
Strong technical writing and data presentation skills, including preparation of regulatory reports and technical deliverables preferred
Experience supporting regulatory negotiations, site closure strategies, and No Further Action (NFA) determinations with state environmental agencies preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate project activities with client representatives, facility personnel, regulators, and other stakeholders, as needed
Coordinate field activities, including procurement, preparation, and mobilization of equipment, supplies, and materials
Log soil samples for lithology and prepare detailed soil boring logs
Plan and oversee monitoring well installation, development, maintenance, and abandonment activities
Perform and oversee environmental sampling of soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air
Implement low-flow groundwater sampling and other industry-standard field investigation methods
Direct and coordinate drilling contractors, utility locators, and other subcontractors during field activities
Oversee remedial construction, treatment system installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning activities
Conduct environmental site investigations to evaluate the presence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern
Oversee treatment system decommissioning and site restoration activities
Prepare health and safety plans, work plans, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans, permit applications, and other project documentation
Review and interpret analytical data; compare results to applicable regulatory screening levels, cleanup standards, and natural background concentrations
Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present environmental data in support of technical reports and project deliverables
Prepare site investigation reports, long-term monitoring reports, environmental site assessment reports, and other technical documents
Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
Collaborate with geologists, scientists, engineers, and other technical specialists to develop innovative and effective remediation solutions