Environmental Scientist

Arcadis

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail oriented, well organized, dependable Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Middletown, CT. 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. To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member. If you notice something unusual or that may pose a risk to health and safety, speak up. Your awareness and proactive communication are essential to ensuring a safe and enduring environment for everyone.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
1 - 3 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
Candidates must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.
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, 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 system 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 Florida and the southeast
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