Professional Geologist/Environmental Engineer

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Austin, TX is seeking a Professional Geologist (PG) or Environmental Engineer to support remediation and compliance projects. You will conduct field investigations, assist with regulatory submittals, and coordinate health and safety planning for projects with diverse contaminants.

The role involves 50% fieldwork with local and occasional travel, data analysis, and report generation. Strong writing and communication skills, plus a licensed PG or PE, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Current Professional Geologist or Engineer license or ability to apply immediately.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in environmental investigations and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Field investigations and remediation activities for soil, groundwater, and related media.
• Prepare Phase I ESAs, sampling reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Plan and supervise field logistics, health and safety, and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Deliver high-quality reports and ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical writing

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Professional Geologist or Engineer license

Tools

GIS

CADD

Database software

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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking to add a Professional Geologist (PG) or Environmental Engineer to our team located in Austin, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our local remediation and compliance team on complex environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with multi-media contamination that includes a wide range of contaminants.

Typical activities include environmental assessments, field investigations, environmental audits, feasibility testing, environmental remediation support and oversite, data analysis, reporting, logistical planning, and scheduling.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Field investigations and remediation/abatement of soil, ground water, soil vapor, and hazardous building materials.
• Site health and safety planning and completing work safely.
• Coordinate and assist with scheduling field investigations.
• Conducting site evaluations and preparing reports such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, sampling and analysis reports, and regulatory submittals.
• 50% fieldwork, including local, overnight travel, and some regional and national travel, when necessary.
• Oversee and conduct field data collection, sampling events and field analysis including: - Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling events and field investigations
• Logging soil and rock core for subsurface explorations, including installing monitoring wells and piezometers
• Performing aquifer testing and groundwater flow evaluations
• Soil, groundwater, surface water and air sampling for analytical analysis
• Environmental, health, and safety compliance sampling, investigations and audits
• Hazardous building materials along with asbestos, lead based paint, and other regulated materials
• Environmental site assessments, including phase I ESAs, and environmental audits
• Data compilation, and report generation to meet client and industry requirements.
• Working effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams of scientists, engineers, chemists, geologists, hydrogeologists, and field personnel to achieve project goals.
• Assuring the quality of all work and product deliverables and achievement of project objectives.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel 50% including local, overnight travel, and some regional and national travel, when necessary for proposal and project needs.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with GIS, CADD, and database software is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically active environment and in adverse weather conditions.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• A current Professional Geologist or Engineer license, or the ability to immediately apply for licensure.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.

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.

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

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.

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.

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