Location: Amherst,OH, USA
Environmental Scientist - ( 240004BE )
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 seeks an Project Scientist/Geologist/Engineer to join our growing Environmental Services team in Buffalo, NY. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Support environmental investigation and remediation work at commercial and industrial facilities located in urban, rural, or undeveloped locations.
+ Preparing reports summarizing periodic environmental monitoring in accordance with permit requirements.
+ Assisting with the preparation of proposals.
+ Coordinating, conducting, and reporting on field work including sediment, soil, soil gas, and water level collection, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, well installation, stormwater and waste sampling.
+ Completing Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments and summary reports, environmental compliance documents, soil management plans, remedial action plans, and various regulatory program permits.
+ Conducting field elevation and GIS surveys.
+ Conducting construction and post construction environmental (SWPPP) inspections and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions.
+ Drafting SWPPP and SPCC plans.
+ Coordinate and assist with conducting hazardous building material assessments.
+ Providing on-site EHS support at client facilities.
+ Compiling and interpreting analytical data.
+ Coordinating and communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.
+ Preparing health and safety plans and serving as a site health and safety officer. .
+ Conduct inspections, sampling, and monitoring of remediation during construction phases.
+ Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration
+ Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required
+ Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis
+ Regularly travel throughout NY, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Travel to other areas may also be required.
+ Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strong familiarity with environmental regulations in one or more northeastern states is essential.
+ Pursuing PE, PG, LSP, and/or LEP within 5 years
+ OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER required.
+ Training or certifications with OSHA Competent Person standards is a plus.
+ Ability to complete assignments independently and delegate work / lead a team when necessary.
+ Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
+ Self-starter who is proactive and can identify daily needs and assist as necessary to complete client assignments.
+ Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and willingness to travel occasionally.
+ Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
+ Willingness to travel to support field assignments as necessary.
+ Experience with environmental sampling is preferred.
Education and Experience
+ B.S. (M.S. a plus) degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related discipline
+ Previous co-op/Internship of quality experience with site assessments, site investigation and remediation, and regulatory compliance support.
_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):
* $47,600 - $66,700 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY
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-New York-Amherst
Organization : BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 26, 2024, 1:11:57 PM
Req ID: 240004BE
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