Environmental Scientist – Groundwater & Remediation Specialist

Stantec; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support our Great Lakes Regional environmental remediation team based out of the Twin Cities in Minnesota (Plymouth, Minneapolis, or Woodbury). The role provides support and technical expertise related to soil, groundwater, and soil vapor assessments for due diligence and remediation projects across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have a geology or hydrogeology background, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related field is required.
• Current 40-Hr HAZWOPER training required.
• Position will be a mix of office, field work and field site visits. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I and II ESAs and soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations.
• Assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
• Provide technical input and review for projects and reports.
• Manage data, QA/QC, interpretation, and evaluation/comparison to applicable State environmental regulatory standards.
• Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present/report subsurface investigation data.
• Prepare technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, investigation and cleanup grant applications, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.
• General understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
• Plan, review, and communicate 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 support subcontractors, including health and safety management and general oversight.
• Support fieldwork, site visits, including local travel, and some regional/national travel, when necessary.
• Regional and national travel may include 20-30% on an as-needed, project by project basis.
• Network and market your skills internally and externally to promote organic growth of projects and clients.
• Support and mentor team members

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Geology knowledge

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Organization/time management

Interpersonal skills

Task management

Travel readiness

Background check

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering

HAZWOPER 40-Hr training

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support our Great Lakes Regional environmental remediation team based out of the Twin Cities in Minnesota (Plymouth, Minneapolis, or Woodbury). The role provides support and technical expertise related to soil, groundwater, and soil vapor assessments for due diligence and remediation projects across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have a geology or hydrogeology background, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a