Environmental Geologist

Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Environmental Geologist - ( 240001DU )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Geologist to be located in Stantec’s Walnut Creek, CA office. As an Environmental Geologist, you will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior geologist or engineer. You will participate in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of various environmental remediation projects. Your job responsibilities will include borehole logging, well installation and abandonments, groundwater monitoring/sampling, data analysis, and reporting. You will provide technical support in the preparation of site work plans, remedial investigations and feasibility studies, and other documents.

Your Key Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with other geologists and engineers to perform various aspects of environmental projects including application of scientific principles and techniques to collect and analyze data, assess the nature and extent of chemical contamination in soil, groundwater, and soil gas, and evaluate remedial technologies to mitigate chemical contamination.

Prepare, organize, and coordinate production of assigned sections of various deliverables such as work plans, site investigation reports, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and closure reports.

Assist in design and implementation of remedial actions for contaminated soil and groundwater including technology screening, pilot testing, field demonstrations, and startup, troubleshooting, and operation and maintenance activities for remediation systems.

Assist with basic geological duties on projects of various complexity.

Assist with onsite construction observation, contractor coordination, and inspection reports.

Develop an understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment (HSSE), including client-specific training (as required).

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

At least three years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to medium projects in the environmental consulting industry.

Experience in routine groundwater and soil sampling procedures.

Solid skills in technical writing.

Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER certification.

Checks own work for accuracy and completeness.

Manages time to meet project budget and schedule.

Participates and collaborates in a project team setting and engages in creative and critical thought.

Ability to liaise between clients, contractors, and third parties on-site.

Communicates in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Geology.

Minimum 3-5 years of environmental geology experience.

California Professional Geologist License or Geologist-in-Training certification (preferred).

This position is a combination of field and office work (approximately 60% field and 40% office). Majority of time spent in office environment will be prolonged sitting and computer work.

This position requires a pre-employment physical and background check (including drug/alcohol screen), and participation in a random drug/alcohol testing program.

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 is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

SF Area $34.57Per Hour - SF Area $50.14 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-California-Walnut Creek

Organization : BC-1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 29, 2024, 10:35:45 AM

Req ID: 240001DU

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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