Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis•Paramus, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to work in the areas in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Lower New York. This position will present opportunities for short-term travel if the individual desires travel opportunities. The Environmental Technician will assist in the environmental field services for several different clients. Typical activities will include surface and groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil sampling, soil remediation oversight, operation and maintenance of remedial systems, and subcontractor oversight. The ideal candidate will have environmental site investigation and monitoring experience and strong ability to communicate effectively with project teams both verbally and through written field work documentation. Candidates local to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Lower New York are necessary as this position will require field work and occasionally reporting to field offices for meetings and picking up equipment and materials. This Environmental Technician position will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working as an environmental field technician or in a similar role
Ability to read, understand, and complete scopes of work with limited supervision
Familiarity with environmental standards, remedial systems, and related practices
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Hold a valid driver’s license
Demonstrate the ability to work independently or lead small teams
High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year environmental field experience
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training

Nice To Haves

Associates degree, bachelor’s degree, or Trade School Certificate/Diploma
TWIC Card
DOT HazMat Shipping training
10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety training

Responsibilities

Groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling
Implementation of various field activities including permit compliance sampling and activities, monitoring well development and repair, waste management, etc.
Remediation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring
Site Inspections
Oversight of subcontractors to perform selected operations
Remedial action field support such as in-situ injection and source removal activities