Staff Geologist or Scientist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's is currently seeking a Staff Geologist or Scientist to support our team of professionals on environmental site assessment, remediation projects, and groundwater monitoring and stormwater compliance. This role requires an individual who is highly motivated, has the ability to problem-solve, can use critical thinking skills, is quick-learning, communicative, and detail-oriented, and who is ready to develop and take on the responsibilities of a field geologist / scientist who works well independently.

This role requires a focus on field work experience with primary responsibilities that entail executing assignments associated with environmental site assessments, investigations, and remediation; environmental compliance inspections and surveys; oversight of drilling activities and logging soils; sampling of environmental media such as soil, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and groundwater; stormwater and non-stormwater discharge sampling. Preference for in-office skills to digitize soil logs, maps, lithological cross-sections, and technical writing skills. We seek a candidate interested in a long-term role at Stantec looking to develop as an environmental professional.

Your Key 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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.

Education and Experience

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.

Time will be split between field and office environments. Field environments will require driving to and from job sites, may include long periods of standing, and can include working in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and / or wind. Office environment may include periods of prolonged sitting and computer work.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range :

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - Min Salary $ 63,200.00 - Max Salary $ 88,500.00

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CA | Ventura

Organization : 1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California-Ventura CA

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 03 / 11 / 2025 04 : 11 : 28

Req ID : 1002872

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.