Staff Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Engineer

Stantec

Staff Level Geologist or Scientist supporting site investigation and remediation projects for environmental consulting firm Stantec. Collaborating with professionals on various environmental assessments and audits.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Field data collection and analysis (about 80% work) including logging soil and rock core from subsurface explorations
Installing monitoring and remediation wells
Soil, groundwater, surface water, and air/soil gas sampling for analytical analysis
Performing aquifer testing and groundwater flow evaluations
Remedial system data collection and operation and maintenance, including pilot testing
Environmental site assessments, including Phase I and II ESAs, and environmental audits
Data compilation, boring log and well construction log generation, and report generation presenting key findings, conclusions, and recommendations
Assuring quality of work and product deliverables and achievement of project objectives
Manage multiple task requests simultaneously
Adherence to approved scope, budget, and schedule
Communicate daily with project team and clients as needed
Oversee complex site assessment and remediation projects with multi-person project teams
Perform pre-field preparation for on-site projects including development of health and safety documents, coordination with subcontractors, and obtaining permits
Assist in the management of multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables
Develop a working understanding of Stantec’s other consulting practice areas and support cross-selling services to existing clients
Assist with review and tracking of project related invoices from contractors, other consultants, and equipment vendors
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE
Ability to work on site assessment, remediation, and related environmental projects
Knowledge and experience applying regulatory and safety requirements
Experience in implementing and managing site assessment and remediation fieldwork programs
Willing and able to conduct fieldwork and travel for extended periods (typically, 2 to 7 days)
Expected 50% field to 50% office-based ratio of supporting multiple projects
Excellent internal and client communication skills
Team player with experience building, leading, and supporting a team of Project Managers and Support Staff
Excellent writing, strategic thinking, and “people” skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of the local regulatory climate
Proven experience in completion of site assessment and remediation projects with state and local regulatory oversight
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification required, 8-hour OSHA Supervisor certification is a plus
Current MSHA (preferred)
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
Successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays each year
Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligibility for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data collectiondata analysissoil samplinggroundwater samplingair/soil gas samplingaquifer testingremedial system operationenvironmental site assessmentsreport generationproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam playerstrategic thinkingleadershiporganizational skillsmulti-taskingquality assuranceclient relationsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification8-hour OSHA Supervisor certificationMSHA certification