Environmental Scientist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized Environmental Scientist to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position requires both field and office work, with the candidate expected to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field. Candidates must have a good driving record, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes. Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment and working in a standing position for extended periods. You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth as part of our Resilience Environment team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Perform fieldwork including drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, in-situ remediation, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
• Provide subcontractor oversight as required.
• Conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.
• Maintain extensive and detailed field notes; coordinate and communicate with PMs and office staff.
• Assist PMs and Assistant PMs (APMs) with planning environmental investigation and remediation tasks.
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.
• Perform office work including task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
• Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling; may require regional business travel for up to 1–2 days per week on average.

Qualifications

Required

• BA or BS in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the field (preferred).

Preferred

• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training.
• Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience.

Schedule

This role requires 50%–75% field work. Regional business travel up to 1–2 days per week on average. Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods; must meet physical demands including lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $58,320 – $87,480 per year. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.