Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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 personal networking relationships within your technical team.
• 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.). Experience using gINT, MODFLOW, AQTESOLV, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Pre-employment physical and periodic drug testing is required.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license are required. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field. Ability to procure Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (PG) certification is preferred, but not required.
• 0 to 2 years of experience conducting environmental assessment and remediation work. 
• 40-hour HAZWOPER (OSHA Hazardous Worker) certification and current 8-hour refresher certification are desired, but not required.

Other Considerations

• 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. 
• The position will involve field work (outdoors) and the work will include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 
• Workdays may be 12+ hours long and work hours may be irregular and include overnight shifts and weekends. 
• Field work will require use of a respirator and protective clothing depending on job-site conditions.
• 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.

Typical office environment tasks will also be part of the work, including working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. 

Stantec employs strict policies to attempt to protect its employees from potential COVID-19 exposure. These include guidelines for office occupancy and travel that follow recommendations and requirements of the CDC, individual states, and municipalities.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

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