Environmental Scientist / Geologist

Environmental Scientist / Geologist - ( 250001Z0 )

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're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Hartford, CT office is seeking a mid-level Project Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to support a variety of site investigations, remediation / construction projects, and due diligence assessments. The potential candidate should have 2 to 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, and remediation, with expertise in CT RSRs and regulatory guidance documents

If you thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment and enjoy both field and analytical work, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field activities, including drilling, construction oversight, and monitoring well installation.

• Conduct sampling programs for sediment, soil, soil gas, groundwater, stormwater, and waste characterization.

• Evaluate and interpret analytical data in comparison to applicable Connecticut Remediation Standard Regulations (CT RSRs).

• Prepare Phase I / II / III Environmental Site Assessments, summary reports, soil management plans, remedial action plans, and other regulatory deliverables.

• Assist in the development of project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, regulators, and internal teams.

• Ensure health and safety compliance through the preparation of safety plans and serving as a site safety officer.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills to develop clear, concise technical reports.

• Strong familiarity with CT DEEP environmental regulations, guidance documents, and remediation programs (including the Property Transfer Act Program).

• Interest in obtaining Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) certification within five years (preferred).

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.

• Ability to work independently and lead teams when necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to identify project needs and execute tasks efficiently.

• Valid driver's license with a clean record and willingness to travel occasionally.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, and remediation, with expertise in CT RSRs and CT DEEP guidance documents.

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.

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-Connecticut-Hartford

Organization : BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 21, 2025, 7:15:39 AM

Req ID: 250001Z0

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