Senior Environmental Engineer

The role of the Senior Environmental Engineer is to support our local environmental remediation  and permitting team. This position will support program/project management, team development and mentorship to EIT’s, and provide technical support for remediation and permitting projects (e.g., SPCC, E&S, soil, groundwater, sediment, etc.).  The position requires an independent individual with solid problem-solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Work with and mentor a team of EIT’s and other professional staff to assist our clients on a wide variety of project needs including: development of SPCC Plans, Development of Soil and Erosion Control Plans, wetland and stream crossing plans and other remediation and environmental tasks. It is anticipated these may include, but are not limited to:


• Prepare project deliverables including but not limited to environmental assessments, remedial designs, permits and technical specifications


• Lead and participate in proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), perform calculations, gather or review information, and prepare standard sections of proposals


• Perform analysis and interpretation of environmental data


• Coordinate subcontractors (such as analytical laboratories, private locators, and drillers)


• Collaborate with and support interdisciplinary engineering design teams to develop and implement multi-discipline solutions for soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor remediation projects


• Lead and participate in client relationship development, opportunity identification, positioning, project scoping, costing, proposal preparation, and client presentations


• Identify, attract, recruit, and mentor staff.


• Plan, design, and manage/execute fieldwork for environmental projects (e.g., sampling of soil, sediment, and groundwater, quality assurance, and perimeter air monitoring for remedial construction, etc.)


• Demonstrate a commitment to Stantec’s code of business conduct and ethics policies.


• Employ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work 


• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines. 
• Promote policies and procedures for HSE, including client-specific training (as applicable)
• Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) License  
• Minimum of 10-15  years of related experience
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is required
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required 
• Pre-employment physical is required

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. #StayInquisitive