Field Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Arcadis•Clifton Park, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level or early-career Civil or Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to join its multidisciplinary Environmental Services team in the Clifton Park, New York office. The role supports remediation, long-term monitoring, and operations and maintenance projects, working alongside task managers, technical experts, and project managers. It combines field and office duties, with approximately 70% to 95% of time expected in the field and the possibility of moving toward more office-based work over time. Projects may be located throughout the Northeast and the United States, and travel may include hotel stays. The position includes collecting data and samples, supporting site operations and remedial systems, planning fieldwork, and contributing to client deliverables. Field activities may include oversight of drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion and soil gas surveys, and field testing. Office work includes research, data compilation and interpretation, regulatory file reviews, task planning and coordination, and preparation of reports, plans, letters, and other correspondence. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, attentive to detail, communicative, and able to take direction, think critically, and work both independently and collaboratively. Fieldwork requires a focus on health and safety, work outdoors in all weather conditions, regular 9- to 12-hour field days, written documentation during the field day or evening, and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods. Some work takes place alone at remote sites, and project sites may involve environmental media impacted by hazardous substances or wastes. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
0–3 years of related work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Willingness to perform fieldwork, travel as needed, and work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Ability to work regular 9- to 12-hour field days and document work in writing.
Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work independently at remote sites and collaboratively with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients.
Attention to detail, strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and ability to take direction and think critically and creatively.
Commitment to conducting fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or science.
EIT or FG certification.
Previous environmental consulting or related practical experience.
Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and 8-hour refresher.

Responsibilities

Conduct project-related research, including reviewing historical data and applicable regulations.
Write technical reports, health and safety plans, work plans, letters, and other written correspondence.
Compile and interpret data, review regulatory files, and plan and coordinate tasks with vendors, laboratories, contractors, and coworkers.
Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air samples in compliance with State and Federal standards.
Oversee contractors, including excavation and construction contractors.
Oversee, implement, operate, maintain, and monitor field pilot tests and remedial systems for various remediation technologies.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot remedial systems and conduct field tests, including hydraulic, air flow/vacuum, and geotechnical tests.
Support fieldwork planning and client deliverables.
Perform field activities such as drilling oversight for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, and vapor intrusion or soil gas surveys.
Document fieldwork in writing during the field day or in the evening.