What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist/Geologist position at Stantec?
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
Environmental Scientist/ Geologists perform tasks associated with environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects; sampling of soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; oversight of subcontractors; production of maps; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable preparation.
Location: Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska
Your Key Responsibilities
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 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 | AK | Anchorage
Organization: 2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain-Anchorage AK
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/01/2026 10:01:22
Req ID: 1003655
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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.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Environmental Scientist/ Geologists perform tasks associated with environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, subsurface investigations, remediation, and monitoring projects; sampling of soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; oversight of subcontractors; production of maps; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable preparation.
Location: Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska
Your Key Responsibilities
- Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential environmental project issues.
- Your field work responsibilities may include GPS surveys, preparing environmental field permits, conduct and/or lead field work, groundwater sampling, drilling, soil logging and sample collection, and construction oversight.
- Prepare project deliverables including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, quarterly progress reports, work plans, sampling plans, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.
- Draft technical reports including data entry/validation, figure preparation, topographic/site maps, and QA/QC.
- Ensure QA/QC and H&S requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle.
- Coordinate with subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers) while performing office assignments.
- Perform task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation.
- The majority of your time will be spent in an office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field settings.
- Your work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager, participating in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), performing calculations, gathering or reviewing information, or preparing standard sections of proposals.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training, leads by example, and applies these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work.
- Experienced technical writer.
- Minimum two years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to medium projects.
- Experience drafting CERCLA Related documents such as Feasibility Studies Proposed Plans, Record of Decisions, and Five-Year Reviews preferred.
- OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred (can be obtained after hiring).
- Ability to travel for extended field work (2 to 3 weeks per field activity).
- Good driving record and valid driver's license required.
- Experience in routine groundwater and soil sampling procedures.
- Experience with construction oversight and remediation system operation and maintenance activities preferred.
- Demonstrates sound application of established practices, standards, and guidelines.
- Position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, and a passion for high quality workmanship.
- Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic, challenging, and fast paced environment.
- Prior to employment, Stantec may require a successful passing of a drug screen and/or baseline physical.
- BS in Geology or Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 to 5 years related experience.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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.
\#StayInquisitive
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 | AK | Anchorage
Organization: 2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain-Anchorage AK
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/01/2026 10:01:22
Req ID: 1003655
\#additional
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.