Geologist/GIT

About the role

Join Stantec’s team in Lombard, IL as a Project Geologist in our Remediation business line. You will support complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization, remediation, and brownfield revitalization for key clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remedial activities at affected facilities, properties, or sites addressing chemical impacts in air, surface water, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or sediment.
• Conduct due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
• Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial investigations of vapor, surface water, soil, groundwater, and/or sediment to determine the presence or absence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern.
• Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations.
• Compile, evaluate, analyze, and present/report subsurface investigation data and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
• Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
• Cookordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
• Prepare health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of field work, participating in off-site meetings, or training.

Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for field work and project needs (up to 50%).
• Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in environmental consulting required.
• Professional Geologist (PG) License, or passing the Fundamentals Exam, is a plus but not required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Experience executing projects within the Illinois EPA Voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP), Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program, and/or Due Diligence (Phase I / II ESA) is preferred.

Capabilities

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and meet strict project deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in environmental consulting required.

Qualifications

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

Pay

Competitive pay offered.

Schedule

Full time.

Benefits

Full benefits package offered.

Stantec Commitment

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