Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

**Location:** Bluefield, VA

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**

An opportunity exists in our Ashland, VA office for an Environmental Scientist to work on a variety of site investigation and remediation projects, due diligence assessments, and EHS compliance projects in Virginia.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

• Preparing reports summarizing periodic environmental monitoring in accordance with permit requirements.
• Coordinating, conducting, and reporting on field work including soil and groundwater sampling, well installation, stormwater, and waste sampling.
• Completing Phase I, II, III Environmental Site Assessments, summary reports, environmental compliance documents, remedial action plans, and various regulatory program permits.
• Providing on-site EHS support at client facilities.
• Compiling and interpreting analytical data.
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and regulators.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations in Virginia is a plus; willingness to become familiar with relevant regulations is essential.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER and behavior-based health and safety certifications are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who can identify daily needs and assist as necessary to complete client assignments.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required.

**Education and Experience**

• B.S./M.S. degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of quality experience with site assessments, site investigation and remediation, regulatory compliance support.

*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 be 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.

*Please note: 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, Virginia, Ashland

**Other Locations:**

• United States, Virginia, Roanoke
• United States, Virginia, Bluefield
• United States, Virginia, Richmond

**Organization:** BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East/Mid-Atlantic

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Travel:** No

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Posting:** May 7, 2024, 11:14:41 AM

**Req ID:** 240001P0

*Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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).*