Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Arcadis Global•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist to join our team in Irvine, CA. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field. You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team in Irvine, CA that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you'll help improve quality of life. As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety. In summary, this position encompasses both office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications) as well as field work. Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%. Travel expenses are reimbursable. A valid driver's license is required for the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated
Exhibit independent thinking
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely
Ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Responsibilities

Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.
Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field.