Environmental Geologist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Hanover, Maryland. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. The role involves a combination of field and office-related tasks, with potential travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Field activities

• Oversight of drilling operations (installing monitoring wells and soil or rock descriptions)
• Soil, groundwater, and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
• Implementation of injection or other in-situ based remedial technologies
• Oversight of remedial system installations
• Subcontractor oversight
• Extensive and detailed note-taking, and effective coordination and communication with project team members
• Emergency response support (environmental sample planning and collection, rail client and state/federal regulator correspondence, onsite contractor oversight) for train derailments/HAZMAT spills, with potential travel throughout the East Coast Mid-Atlantic region
• Field work at project sites with environmental media impacted by hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes

Arcadis provides substantial Health and Safety training, support, and mentoring for all project activities, promoting a strong safety culture where employee and public safety comes first.

Office activities

• Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
• Assisting with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals
• Coordinating work schedules with subcontractors
• Figure/map/boring log production

Candidates must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and strong interpersonal communication skills, multitasking skills, and efficient time management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proficiency in digital applications such as electronic data collection apps, Fulcrum, FieldNow, groundwater forms, soil sampling logs, GIS, etc.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods
• Ability to meet physical demands of fieldwork, including lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs., working in a standing position for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training
• Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO accrued per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $64,800 - $97,200. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.