The posting
Job Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Geologist or Engineer with demonstrated experience in Arizona to support our local environmental team based out of Chandler, AZ. This position will provide technical guidance and support for current site investigation and remediation projects under the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Tanks Program and assist in building work under the ADEQ Statewide Assessment and Remediation Contract. In addition, the position will support various other groundwater and soil remediation projects, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment (ESAs), and due diligence work across multiple industries. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience. Project management experience and professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) are preferred.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Design and lead soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigation and remediation for Leaking Underground Storage Tank sites and other non-petroleum industries.
- Direct field personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
- Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to confirm compliance.
- Work with project managers and senior project staff in producing high-quality work products for our clients.
- Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present/report subsurface investigation data and preparing technical reports.
- Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
- Fieldwork, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary.
- Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
- Review and prepare health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
- Communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, including health and safety management.
- Develop proposals.
- Assist managing project budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff.
- Mentor and/or supervise team members conducting field work (e.g. engineer or geologists in training).
Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting in Arizona, including regulatory coordination.
- Knowledge of documents related to requests for proposals, invitations for bid and tendering offers.
- "Hands-on" experience in managing projects from start to finish.
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven experience working in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience meeting project deadlines in a cost-effective manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including advanced technical writing abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and establish positive working relationships.
- Must be able to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to perform work accurately in a detailed-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
- Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 25%).
- Ability to pass a background security check and drug screen.
- Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated and looking to take the next step in their career. This self-directed individual will possess the ability to work collaboratively in a team environments, make sound business decisions, and lead projects to success. The ability to balance an entrepreneurial, pragmatic approach to business development and project execution is essential. The position requires a focus on client needs, leadership, strategic/critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to advance both the client and Stantec.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field. Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred, 5+ years’ work experience in the consulting field; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience. 40-Hr HAZWOPER and 8-Hour refresher training. 8-Hr Supervisor HAZWOPER training preferred. 24-Hour Surface MSHA training preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time or ability to work remotely and independently from a home office. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and active construction sites.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
