Lead Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Stantec; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Professional Geologist in southeastern Pennsylvania to advance their career within a growing team of environmental professionals. The role supports clients across regulatory and remediation projects, with field and office tasks and opportunities to lead multiple tasks.

Candidates should have a BS in Geology or Environmental Science, 8–12 years of experience, HAZWOPER certification, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or Environmental Science.
• 8–12 years of environmental assessment/remediation experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification; OSHA supervisor certs favorable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate environmental investigations and remediation tasks.
• Mix of office and field tasks including project execution and reporting.
• Prepare site maps, logs, cross sections, and groundwater models.
• Oversee field activities: sampling, drilling, well installation, and safety.
• Travel may be required; irregular hours and potential overtime.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Project management

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated, personable, and organized Environmental Scientist or Professional Geologist looking to advance their career as part of our growing Team of Environmental Professionals in southeastern Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will have regulatory and task management experience to support our clients and collaborate with our multi-disciplinary staff on a variety of projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Task manager - Organize and coordinate a variety of environmental investigation and remediation tasks such as ground water monitoring, soil boring/well installations, operation and maintenance, and other activities.
• Responsibilities will include a mix of office and field-based tasks and will include project execution, scheduling, compliance monitoring, data analysis/reduction, and technical reporting.
• Reporting and data reduction tasks may include preparation of site maps, soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, geologic cross sections, potentiometric surface maps, and groundwater flow models.
• Field-based tasks will include coordination, supervision, and execution of work that includes, but is not limited to, collecting soil, sediment, water and air samples; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors. The work may be associated with higher education facility, current/former refineries and petroleum processing/storage facilities, gas stations, as well as other commercial and industrial facilities in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations.
• Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA-required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.
• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments.
• This position is within a larger Environmental Services team and will likely require providing support to multiple Stantec offices.
• Travel may be required. Work hours may be irregular and include overnight and weekend work shifts.

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 to 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.).
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license are required.
• Background check as well as drug and alcohol screening.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Environmental Science.
• 8-12 years of progressively responsible environmental assessment and remediation work experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER (OSHA Hazardous Worker) certification, 8-hour OSHA Supervisor, and current 8-hour refresher certification are favorable.
• Experience with Pennsylvania and New Jersey regulatory programs is preferred.

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

Primary Location:

United States | PA | West Chester

Other Locations:

United States | PA | Philadelphia

Organization:

1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-West Chester PA

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

Replacement

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.