Geologist / Project Manager - Remediation

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

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Project Manager to support our Great Lakes Regional environmental remediation team based in the Twin Cities, MN (Plymouth, Minneapolis, or Woodbury). This role combines project management, client engagement, technical reporting, and 20% fieldwork. You'll manage projects across multiple sectors and a variety of regulatory programs including those relevant to soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations as well as vapor mitigation, remediation, environmental due diligence and property redevelopment, while building strong client relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: - Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage safety planning and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Client & Agency Interface: - Serve as primary client contact and foster relationships.
• Communicate with State Agencies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Technical Leadership: - Lead and implement Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments for soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.
• Lead and implement remediation projects.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and grant applications.
• Review and interpret data against state and federal standards.
• Field Work (20%): - Conduct site investigations, sampling, and inspections.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure health & safety compliance.
• Team Development & Growth: - Mentor junior staff and manage field teams.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, project financials and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel regionally.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or related field.
• Min 5 years of relevant experience is required. 7-10 years is preferred.
• PE or PG license preferred.
• Current 40-Hr HAZWOPER training required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or 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. #StayInquisitive

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$75,200.00 - $109,000.00 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 | MN | Minneapolis Other Locations: United States | MN | Woodbury Organization: 2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West-Minneapolis MN Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: Replacement Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 23/09/2026 09:09:11 Req ID: 1007970

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