Environmental Professional (Scientist)

Arcadis•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Professional (Scientist) to join our Resilience Field Portfolio Solutions Team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position requires both field and office work, with the candidate expected to spend 90% of their time in the field. The role sits within the larger Global Resilience Business Area, focusing on protecting natural environments and water resources while powering the world for future generations. The team addresses the impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity, including frequent large-scale, unforeseen events like floods and wildfires.

Requirements

Strong field skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated.
Independent thinking.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely.
Adaptable, creative problem solvers.
Good driving record.
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Ability to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment and working in a standing position for extended periods of time.
BA or BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training.
Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience.
3+ years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Conducting field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performing regional business travel for field work, up to 3-4 days per week on average, with occasional travel within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time.
Implementing various field activities including permit compliance sampling and activities, monitoring well development and repair, and waste management.
Operating, maintaining, and monitoring remediation systems.
Conducting site inspections.
Overseeing subcontractors to perform selected operations.
Engaging in Incident, Response, and Recovery (IRR) work.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year.