Geologist / Environmental Scientist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our team in the New Jersey and Tristate area. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 90% of their time in the field. You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
• Oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation
• Conduct groundwater sampling
• Provide subcontractor oversight
• Operate and maintain remediation systems
• Perform vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
• Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors
• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• 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

Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 70 to 90% of their time in the field.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in Environmental Science, Geology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field
• Good driving record
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment and working in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with independent thinking
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely
• Adaptable, creative problem solver who can work collaboratively as a team member

Preferred Qualifications

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

Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $69,984 - $104,976. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Schedule

This position requires both field and office work, with 70-90% of time spent in the field. Regional business travel up to 1-2 days per week on average, with occasional U.S. travel for up to two weeks at a time a few times per year.