Part Time as Needed Environmental Scientist

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 part-time as needed (PTAN) Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Soda Springs, Idaho. This position will support our ongoing fieldwork across the active and inactive mines and mining clients we support in Southeastern Idaho.

In this role, you will support environmental monitoring and related activities at both active and inactive mines in the area. This work is anticipated to include but not be limited to groundwater and surface water sampling, surface water flow measurements, documenting field conditions, biological sampling, soil and sediment sampling, and sample preparation and shipment for laboratory analysis. Additional work opportunities may include collaborating with technical project teams and managers, managing field equipment and supplies, preparing written technical summaries, and contractor oversight. All work, both in the office and the field, will be performed as part of a team of scientists, engineers, and other specialists.

This position is planned to be on a part-time/seasonal basis. Anticipated hours will be variable (0 to 40 hours/week) depending on week and tasks that are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Implement and actively participate in a safety-focused field program.
• Perform fieldwork as part of a field team which may include environmental sampling, hydrologic analysis, field data collection and recording of observations.
• Assist with sample preparation and sample shipment to various laboratories.
• Communicate and work closely with project teams and clients. All work will be performed as part of a team and with other technical staff and specialists.
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, and scheduling.
• Conduct project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.).
• Support a variety of environmental field and project activities, including preparing periodic project status and program reports, analyzing and interpreting field data, and documenting key findings and recommendations.
• Provide oversight of subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements, including monitoring health and safety program implementation, maintaining proper documentation, and verifying that work is performed in accordance with established standards and procedures.

The position includes hands-on field experience and ongoing professional development, with on-the-job training and required health and safety certifications provided as part of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 0-2 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• MSHA 24 hr Surface Miner certification
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr certification

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (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 paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $49,680 - $74,520. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Schedule

This position is part-time/seasonal with variable hours ranging from 0 to 40 hours per week, depending on the week and tasks assigned.