Environmental Geologist/Engineer

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

The role of the Environmental Geologist/Technician is to support our local remediation and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance teams. This position will perform fieldwork and provide technical support for groundwater and soil remediation, due diligence, and EHS projects. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills. Environmental sampling experience, Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control (ES&PC) inspection experience, and a working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations are preferred.

We offer competitive pay, full-benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.
• Perform ES&PC inspections and stormwater sampling.
• Fieldwork, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary.
• Conducting site evaluations and preparing reports such as Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Support project managers and senior project staff in producing high quality work products for our clients
• Support project delivery including providing technical input to projects
• Site health and safety planning and completing work safely.
• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting data.
• Understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, clients, and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required).

Professional Registrations/Certifications:

• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A Certification (preferred, but not required).

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Motivation to take ownership of assignments and produce high quality deliverables
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 70%).
• Ability to pass a background security check and drug test
• Valid US driver's license and good driving record
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Position will include both fieldwork and work in an office setting. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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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Primary Location: United States | GA | Alpharetta
Organization: BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/06/2026 10:06:39
Req ID: 1005628

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.