Environmental Task Manager/Assistant Project Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist to join our firm in Charlotte, NC. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. The role involves a combination of field and office-related tasks, including travel for extended periods. Arcadis’ performance-based evaluations provide opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Field activities:
  • Soil, groundwater, and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
  • Implementation of injection or other in-situ based remedial technologies
  • 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 Southeast

  Field work will frequently be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water) 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.

• Office activities:
  • Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation)
  • 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, have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate strong multi-tasking and time management abilities. Travel and fieldwork are required, with fieldwork potentially comprising 25–50% of your time, including overnight stays. Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and meet physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
• 4–6 years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A current valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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 coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, 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 of paid time off (PTO) accrued per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $76,000–$114,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.