Environmental Technician

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 is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Technician who is detail-orientated with a strong analytical mind/background and communication skills to provide field sampling services and back-up coordination and data management support to our Environmental Services practice. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and/or education and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include the completion of various forms of sampling for characterization and waste profiling purposes; supporting project team in management of analytical data/reports; assembling and maintaining field reports/documents and maintaining regular communication with team members to ensure that client requirements are met.

• Environmental sampling of soil, water, and construction related debris

• Use of various forms of field instrumentation including NORM meter, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer, four-gas meter, ionization detectors amongst others

• Monitoring multiple communications (email/ text/ IM/ phone) from team members to track different activities

• Reviewing documents including analytical reports and field data collection reports to ensure that they meet specific client requirements

• Communication with internal team, subconsultants, and client

• Updating databases and Excel spreadsheets to track program requirements

• Engagement in the process and willingness to identify process improvements to provide benefit to our client

• Complying with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• High attention to detail is essential to candidate success

• Proficient in standard business software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams, and ability to learn new software systems

• Active 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred

• Current First Aid & CPR training certifications preferred

• Ability to track and complete multiple concurrent requests

• Excellent coordination and communication skills

• Mindfulness and judgment to elevate client, internal or safety related issues.

• Willingness to work when and where needed, generally between Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for office/computer-based work. Field-related activities will consist of approximately 10-20% of time and may have extended work hours requiring a moderate level of travel and potential short duration overnight stays (typically one night, but potentially additional nights could be required) and the occasional/rare night shifts based on the certain construction schedules of projects requiring sampling.

• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a science related field, professional experience involving environmental projects and associated sampling activities preferred but not necessary.

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 CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$44,200.00 - $59,700.00 Annually

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 | Sacramento
Other Locations: United States | CA | Roseville
Organization: 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Sacramento CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/06/2026 02:06:27
Req ID: 1006492

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.