Environmental Geologist

Arcadis•Hanover, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Hanover, Maryland. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Arcadis’ performance-based evaluations provide an opportunity for candidates to advance their career within the company. Responsibilities will include a combination of field and office-related tasks and may include travel for extended periods.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
3 plus years of related work experience
Proficiency at using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Proficient in digital applications such as electronic data collection apps, Fulcrum, FieldNow, ground water forms, soil sampling logs, GIS, etc.
Candidates must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and strong interpersonal communication skills, multi-tasking skills, and efficient time management.
This position does require travel and fieldwork.
Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs., working in a standing position for extended periods of time, working alone at remote sites, etc.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training
Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training

Responsibilities

Oversight of drilling operations (installing monitoring wells and soil or rock descriptions)
Soil, groundwater, and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
Implementation of injection or other in-situ based remedial technologies
Oversight of remedial system installations
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 the potential to travel throughout the East Coast Mid Atlantic region
Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
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