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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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents to work on some of the most challenging projects that are critical to our clients. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Entry-Level Geologist for our Des Moines office to support our growing portfolio of work in the Midwest. You will work closely with and under the guidance and supervision of a local Professional Geologist to complete tasks and smaller projects, as well as have opportunities as a team member of larger projects throughout the Midwest.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement work plans for soil and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance projects.

- Support other disciplines or professions with the execution of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigation projects under the direction of a senior professional geologist.

- Oversee drilling contractors conducting soil boring advancement and well installation activities.

- Complete geological logs and subsequent cross-sections, figure or site plan preparation.

- Conduct groundwater and surface water sampling, monitoring and testing activities.

- Assist with onsite construction observation, contractor coordination, and daily reports.

- Conduct due diligence investigations and reporting

- Summarize soil and groundwater field and laboratory data and assist with interpretations.

- Prepare and review technical reports including compilation of historical information and field generated data.

- Act as liaison between clients, contractors, regulatory officials and third parties on project sites.

- Exhibit a working understanding of health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) policies and procedures, including client-specific training (as required).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought in order to participate and collaborate in a project team setting.

- Communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees, visitors, and the public at large.

- Recognize when technical problems are developing and collaborate with others to initiate appropriate corrective actions.

- Manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

- Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness.

- Proficient in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, etc.) and multiple platforms (laptop, tablet, smart phone).

- Detailed-oriented and reliable notetaker.

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in outdoor settings with frequent lifting and carrying.

- Availability to travel, including overnight travel.

- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

- Ability to pass a drug screen

Education and Experience

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in geology or geosciences.

- 1-4 years of experience.

Preferred:

- Master’s degree in geologist.

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 our growing global firm of over 30,000 professionals and redefine your personal best.

**Primary Location:** United States | IA | Des Moines

**Organization:** 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Des Moines IA

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Travel:** Yes

**Schedule:** Full time

**Job Posting:** 27/10/2025 01:10:51

**Req ID:** 1002657

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