Geologist/Environmental Scientist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a self-motivated, dependable Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our firm in Baton Rouge or New Orleans, LA. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Field activities may require up to 70-90% of your time during some periods, with up to 50% requiring hotel stays.

Responsibilities

Field activities

• Conduct soil, groundwater, air, and environmental media sampling in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Oversee field investigations and drilling operations, including monitoring well installation, soil borings, logging, and site characterization activities.
• Implement and support remedial systems and technologies, including in-situ treatment methods and groundwater recovery system operation and maintenance.
• Manage subcontractors, maintain detailed field documentation, and coordinate effectively with project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Demonstrate independent problem-solving while serving as a professional client representative and adhering to Arcadis' strong health, safety, and environmental standards in industrial and hazardous site settings.
• Work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods, including lifting heavy equipment, working in a standing position for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites.

Office activities

• Manage and evaluate environmental data, ensuring accurate compilation, analysis, and quality control of project information.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, memoranda, figures, maps, and boring logs to support project deliverables.
• Develop cost estimates and proposals to support project planning and business development activities.
• Coordinate project schedules and communications with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Word and Excel while applying strong communication, organization, multitasking, and time management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to routinely pass background checks and drug screenings (including hair testing) in accordance with client site-specific requirements.
• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including working in environments with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $58,320 - $97,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.