Environmental Scientist / Geologist
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Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Hartford, CT office is seeking a mid-level Project Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to support a variety of site investigations, remediation / construction projects, and due diligence assessments. The potential candidate should have 3 to 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, and remediation, with expertise in CT RSRs and regulatory guidance documents
If you thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment and enjoy both field and analytical work, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee field activities, including drilling, construction oversight, and monitoring well installation.
- Conduct sampling programs for sediment, soil, soil gas, groundwater, stormwater, and waste characterization.
- Evaluate and interpret analytical data in comparison to applicable Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations (CT RSRs).
- Prepare Phase I / II / III Environmental Site Assessments, summary reports, soil management plans, remedial action plans, and other regulatory deliverables.
- Assist in the development of project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
- Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, regulators, and internal teams.
- Ensure health and safety compliance through the preparation of safety plans and serving as a site safety officer.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills to develop clear, concise technical reports.
- Strong familiarity with CT DEEP environmental regulations, guidance documents, and remediation programs (including the Property Transfer Act Program).
- Interest in obtaining Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) certification within five years (preferred).
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
- Ability to work independently and lead teams when necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to identify project needs and execute tasks efficiently.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record and willingness to travel occasionally.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, and remediation, with expertise in CT RSRs and CT DEEP guidance documents.
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.
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