Project Geologist/Scientist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to manage environmental assessment and remediation projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in technical report writing. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, conducting environmental sampling, and ensuring safety and quality in project execution. This is a full-time office-based position with opportunities for collaboration across the Great Lakes region.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in environmental remediation and project management required.
• Proficiency in managing site investigations and remediation projects is critical.
• Strong writing, analysis, and research skills necessary for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment and remediation projects with attention to detail.
• Oversee and review staff work for compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct environmental sampling and manage field activities.

Skills

Project management

Environmental assessment

Technical report writing

Strong communication skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Community is fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s thriving Great Lakes environmental services practices are looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join us. Our team is growing, and we have a need for a project manager with at least 8 years of relevant experience in the environmental field and a strong interest in environmental assessment and remediation. This team will be primarily focused on project management and technical report writing for complex assessment and remediation projects. Well-qualified candidates will have experience/familiarity in implementing and managing environmental site investigations and remediation projects. Strong writing and communication skills are critical, as is an understanding of effective project management concepts and approaches. This position will be mainly office-based in Indiana but includes project opportunities in other Great Lakes states.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment, cleanup, and remediation projects with attention to safety, quality, detail, budget, and deadlines
• Oversee staff completing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, projects providing guidance on scope, schedule, and budget, and providing senior review of deliverables.
• Review draft and final reports, design drawings and computations prepared by environmental specialists, staff scientists and technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal.
• Development of conceptual site models
• Prepare proposals and other marketing materials
• Scoping and scheduling field investigations
• Writing and reviewing technical work plans, reports, and health and safety plans
• Field support including work planning, scheduling, health and safety planning
• Preparing and following written work plans and Health and Safety Plans
• Supervising junior staff on projects
• Environmental sampling including soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air
• Overseeing field contractors and field staff
• Collecting and recording field observations and field measurements
• Managing sampling documents and coordinating with laboratories
• Overseeing environmental cleanup activities
• Mentor and provide direct hands‑on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists
• Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies
• Directing communications with clients and regulators

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 8-12 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental remediation and project management
• Self‑starting, team‑oriented problem solver
• Strong research, analysis and writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education and Experience

• At least eight years of experience in the environmental consulting field with an educational background that includes a bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field
• Experience managing federal or state funded brownfield/redevelopment projects desired. Professional licensure required (i.e. PG or PE)

Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Location

Primary Location: United States | IN | Indianapolis

Organization: 1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East-Indianapolis IN

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 01/08/2025 05:08:10

Req ID: 1001756

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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.