Environmental Scientist/Geologist

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking to hire a geologist to support the remediation team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This position will conduct field work planning, site audits, collection and documentation of soil, rock, groundwater, surface water, vapor samples, remediation oversight, site assessments and evaluations. This role also includes oversight of subcontractors, production of maps, data interpretation/evaluation, and deliverable preparation.
 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
• Oversee and conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.
• Conduct on-going groundwater well development and sampling for routine monitoring events.
• Oversee monitoring well drilling and installation.
• Oversee and conduct soil and rock core logging and sample collection.
• Oversee and conduct hydrogeologic evaluations, including slug testing and pump tests.
• Oversee and implement groundwater and soil remedial actions, such as injection events, removal actions, as well as remedial system oversight.
• Conducting site evaluations and preparing reports such as Phase I ESA’s.
• Fieldwork, including regional travel, when necessary.
• Site health and safety planning and completing work safely.
• Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data, including preparation of site layout and cross section figures.
• Understanding of engineering plans and specifications under the direction of a professional engineer.
• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Review, 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.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
• Control project tasks cost, schedule, and quality of work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, geologic logging and field boring log preparation.
• Solid skills in technical writing
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills, and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines. 
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
• Some travel involved.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required).

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Geology or related field. 
• Minimum 0-6 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• 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.