Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Principal Scientist – Facility Assessment and Indoor Environments
Stantec Consulting International Ltd., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our collaborative team of Environmental Scientists, Geologists, and Engineers across the US West. This is a high-impact, client-facing role supporting a dynamic and growing Environmental Services team. As a Principal Scientist, you will lead complex site characterization and exposure assessment projects with Federal and state oversight, focusing on environmental facility assessments and indoor air quality, including vapor intrusion and inhalation risk. You'll also provide technical leadership within Stantec’s National Risk Assessment and Toxicology Practice, serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients and project teams. Key Responsibilities
Support multi-disciplinary environmental projects with a focus on vapor intrusion, exposure assessment, and inhalation risk. Serve as a senior technical advisor, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. Design site assessments to determine the potential for air/vapor intrusion and interpret data in the context of applicable federal, state or local air quality and health risk standards. Design vapor intrusion mitigation systems and provide technical specifications for construction retrofitting of mitigation systems. Using sub-slab and ambient air data, evaluate excess cancer risk, hazard index and cumulative risk to potential receptors in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Prepare technical reports and regulatory submittals for environmental agencies and ensure projects comply with air quality regulations. Lead and/or participate in regulatory meetings to defend sub-slab and ambient air analytical data, risk modeling results and technical reports as necessary. Stay current on emerging vapor intrusion science, tools and remediation technologies, state and federal regulatory guidelines. Support business development by building client relationships and identifying new project opportunities. Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and the high technical quality. Mentor junior staff and contribute to thought leadership within Stantec. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Preferred Master’s) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology, or related field in Physical or Earth Sciences. 15+ years related experience. A strong technical background and knowledge in state and federal requirements for the collection of sub-slab and ambient air, evaluation of indoor and outdoor air risks to receptors, and the mitigation risks. EEO Statement
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.
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Stantec is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our collaborative team of Environmental Scientists, Geologists, and Engineers across the US West. This is a high-impact, client-facing role supporting a dynamic and growing Environmental Services team. As a Principal Scientist, you will lead complex site characterization and exposure assessment projects with Federal and state oversight, focusing on environmental facility assessments and indoor air quality, including vapor intrusion and inhalation risk. You'll also provide technical leadership within Stantec’s National Risk Assessment and Toxicology Practice, serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients and project teams. Key Responsibilities
Support multi-disciplinary environmental projects with a focus on vapor intrusion, exposure assessment, and inhalation risk. Serve as a senior technical advisor, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. Design site assessments to determine the potential for air/vapor intrusion and interpret data in the context of applicable federal, state or local air quality and health risk standards. Design vapor intrusion mitigation systems and provide technical specifications for construction retrofitting of mitigation systems. Using sub-slab and ambient air data, evaluate excess cancer risk, hazard index and cumulative risk to potential receptors in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Prepare technical reports and regulatory submittals for environmental agencies and ensure projects comply with air quality regulations. Lead and/or participate in regulatory meetings to defend sub-slab and ambient air analytical data, risk modeling results and technical reports as necessary. Stay current on emerging vapor intrusion science, tools and remediation technologies, state and federal regulatory guidelines. Support business development by building client relationships and identifying new project opportunities. Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and the high technical quality. Mentor junior staff and contribute to thought leadership within Stantec. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (Preferred Master’s) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology, or related field in Physical or Earth Sciences. 15+ years related experience. A strong technical background and knowledge in state and federal requirements for the collection of sub-slab and ambient air, evaluation of indoor and outdoor air risks to receptors, and the mitigation risks. EEO Statement
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.
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