Stantec · 1 month ago
Staff Geologist or Scientist
Ventura, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$63K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Staff Geologist or Scientist to support environmental site assessment, remediation projects, and groundwater monitoring. The role involves significant fieldwork, including geological investigations and environmental compliance inspections.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training (including OSHA required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete entry level and routine assignments
Performing outdoor, all-season, on-site geological and environmental investigation work at sites ranging from commercial/industrial sites to open and remote spaces. Expectation of 70% field to 30% office-based ratio of supporting multiple projects
Conducting subsurface geologic investigations in connection with evaluation of various media (soil, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and groundwater)
Responsible for fieldwork including coordination of subcontractors, completing utility clearance for ground disturbance locations, oversight of drilling by subcontractors (hand auger, direct push, hollow-stem auger, air vacuum), oversight of soil excavations by subcontractors, installation of soil vapor probes, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, performing hand auger drilling, soil logging, trench logging, surface water and stormwater sampling, collection of environmental samples (soil, sediment, soil vapor, groundwater, ambient air), and preparation of daily field documentation of health and safety and field activities
Assist with preparation of work plans, sampling and analysis plans, health and safety plans, and technical reports (soil and groundwater assessment, remedial excavations, well destruction, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments)
Assist with preparation of final soil boring logs, cross-sections, trench logs, and other report supporting documentation
Assist with review and interpretation of environmental data
Prepare permit applications for soil borings, well installations and destruction
Attention to detail in note taking and documenting daily field activities and communicate daily with the project team
Reports to Senior Project Manager or Project Director
Qualification
Required
40-Hour HAZWOPER
Some projects may require successful completion of background LiveScan check/fingerprinting
Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical exam
A clean, valid Class C driver's license is required for this position, and familiarity with driving larger vehicles (pickup trucks) and driving off-road is preferred
Ability to lift 50 lb. objects to chest height is required
A willingness to frequently work at sites throughout the Southern California area is required (including hotel stays for multi-day projects), with occasional work at sites in Central and Northern California, and rarely at out-of-state project sites
For field projects, expectation to work 10–12-hour days. Some work may require occasional holiday, night, and/or weekend shifts. All overtime is compensated
Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence, with a proven ability to adapt to changing scope and situations in the field
At minimum, possesses a basic understanding of technical writing skills, with a desire to develop writing skill over time. Project scopes of work vary greatly; we require a dynamic team member who can work at a fast pace and adapt to variations in an office versus field-based workload
Values the importance of quality, thoroughness, and clear communication in field and office tasks
Applies logic, problem solving, and can resolve technical issues in an effective manner, often under time-sensitive scenarios
Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team, internal clients, and external clients. An ability to collaborate within their team is key
Develops a working understanding of policies and procedures for health and safety, including client-specific training (as required), and demonstrates use and understanding of these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum 1-3 years' work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience. Co-op/internship experience preferred
Preferred
Familiarity with driving larger vehicles (pickup trucks) and driving off-road is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
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Vito Culmone
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Rob Simm
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