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Show me jobs like this one| Job Code: | 2012-13252 |
| Employer: |
Stantec. |
| Categories: | Env. Health/Safety |
| Experience Required: | Not Required |
| State/Province: | PA - Pennsylvania |
| City: | Plymouth Meeting |
| Job Description: |
Overview: Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and to develop solutions to site management, remediation, and mitigation. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in marine biology, wetland science, wildlife biology, soil science, fisheries biology, botany, hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources management, forestry, habitat and ecosystem restoration, permitting, GIS, information management, environmental monitoring, in-situ/ex-situ remedial design and implementation, human health and ecological risk assessments, air quality permitting and reporting, pipeline compliance, stormwater permitting and planning, and audit support services . We are seeking exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team and advance their career. Responsibilities:
This position is for an entry level geologist/environmental scientist. Candidate will be responsible for a variety of field and office-related tasks. Field tasks may include logging of soil borings and test pits, monitoring well installations, soil sampling, geotechnical borings, groundwater sampling and gauging, and the supervision of subcontractors (drilling, surveying, remediation, geophysical, etc.). Candidate will assist in the preparation and implementation of health & safety plans and addendums, field sampling plans, Work Plans, etc. Office-related tasks will include assisting with data reduction, data tabulation, data evaluation and report preparation including quarterly monitoring reports and Phase I and II Environmental site assessment reports. Will assist project managers with specific tasks including coordinating with client, scheduling of field assignments, and project setup. The position will require supporting field projects primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area, but travel to other states may be required periodically. Qualifications: The candidate should have a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in geology or environmental sciences, with a preference for a Masters degree. The candidate will have between 0 and 3 years of professional experience in environmental consulting. The candidate will have a valid US drivers license and will be proficient in commonly used software (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.). Must enjoy field work, it is the primary function of the position. Having existing 40 hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.
The successful candidate will have good skills related to verbal and written communication, organization and will be detailed oriented. Ability to be flexible in the ever changing project environment. The candidate must demonatrate a positive attitude and willinginess to work as part of a team or in the field individually. The candidate must be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors. |
| Post Date: | 04/10/2012 |
