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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts 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 is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support our Great Lakes Regional environmental remediation team based out of the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This position provides client support and technical expertise for groundwater, soil vapor, and soil remediation projects across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, experience in environmental remediation and due diligence, and the ability to coordinate tasks and manage project activities. Professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) is preferred.

Projects include environmental due diligence for real estate transactions and redevelopment, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remedial investigations and remediation for soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, asbestos and hazardous materials assessments, various environmental compliance and permitting projects, grant program assistance, environmental cleanup, and business development.

This position requires effective communication and networking skills to promote internal opportunities for professional development and support external client and project needs.

We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role, you can grow alongside the best in the industry and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and assist with environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs and soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.

- Support proposal development and general marketing and business development activities.

- Assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.

- Provide technical input and review for projects and reports.

- Support and provide guidance to field staff and contractors.

- Manage data, QA/QC, interpretation, and evaluation/comparison to applicable State environmental regulatory standards.

- Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

- Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present/report subsurface investigation data.

- Prepare technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, investigation and cleanup grant applications, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.

- Coordinate and interface with clients, government agencies, and other Stantec offices to provide client support.

- General understanding of engineering plans and specifications.

- Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.

- Prepare health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.

- Plan, review, and communicate the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client, and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.

- Coordinate and support subcontractors, including health and safety management.

- Fieldwork, site visits, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary (20-30%).

- Network and market your skills internally and externally to promote organic growth of projects and clients.

- Support and mentor team members.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.

- Strong organization and time management skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and meet strict deadlines.

- Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs.

- Ability to pass a background security check.

- Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related scientific field is required.

- Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred, but not required.

- Current 40-Hr HAZWOPER training preferred.

- 5+ years of relevant experience required.

- Position will primarily work in an office setting but will require some field work and field site visits. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$56,800.00 - $82,400.00 Annually

**Primary Location:** United States | MN | Minneapolis

**Organization:** 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Minneapolis MN

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Travel:** Yes

**Schedule:** Full time

**Job Posting:** 01/12/2025 03:12:48

**Req ID:** 1003255

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