Environmental Scientist

Arcadis•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$58,320 - $87,480•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized Environmental Scientist to join its Resilience Environment team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The position combines field and office work, with approximately 50% to 75% of time spent in the field. Field assignments may involve sites where soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, or other environmental media have been impacted by hazardous substances or hazardous wastes. The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, a good driving record, and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods. Regional business travel may be required for up to one to two days per week on average. The Environmental Scientist assists Project Managers and Task Managers with planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Field activities may include drilling oversight for soil sampling or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, in-situ remediation, remediation-system operation and maintenance, and vapor intrusion or soil gas surveys. Work may be performed independently or with others and may involve subcontractor oversight. Health and safety are essential considerations. The role also includes detailed field note-taking and coordination with Project Managers and other office staff. Office responsibilities may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health and safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, subcontract establishment, and preparation of technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda. Arcadis describes a team environment that prioritizes mentorship and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
Good driving record.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work at sites where environmental media may have been impacted by hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of field experience (listed as preferred).
Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour and 8-hour training.
Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers and Task Managers with planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Perform fieldwork, including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling, in varying weather conditions.
Provide drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, in-situ remediation, remediation-system operation and maintenance, and vapor intrusion or soil gas surveys.
Oversee subcontractors and prepare subcontracts.
Maintain extensive and detailed field notes and coordinate with Project Managers and office staff.
Assist Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with planning environmental investigation and remediation tasks.
Prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Perform office tasks including task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health and safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and subcontract establishment.
Conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.
Travel regionally for fieldwork, potentially up to one to two days per week on average.