Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Arcadis•Concord, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join their team in San Francisco, CA or Concord, CA. This position involves both field and office work, with an expectation of 50% to 75% of time spent in the field. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth within a dedicated team. Candidates are considered for immediate start or a Summer 2027 start date. As part of the Resilience Environment team, the role contributes to improving quality of life by assisting in environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.

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
Independent thinking
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely
Adaptable
Creative problem solvers
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation.
Conduct groundwater sampling.
Provide subcontractor oversight.
Operate and maintain remediation systems.
Conduct vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.
Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Perform 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.
Support National emergency response teams for rapid protection of human health and the environment during unforeseen incidents.
Travel regionally for business up to 1-2 days per week on average.
Travel within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time, a few times per year.
Travel estimated up to 75% during the first two years, reducing to approximately 50% by the third year.