Field Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable, and self-motivated Field Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join its firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This full-time role combines field and office work, requires travel for extended periods, and calls for strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Fieldwork may account for 70–90% of the position and can involve hotel stays. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, for extended periods, and at remote sites. Field sites may contain soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, or other media impacted by hazardous substances or hazardous wastes. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring and promotes a safety-first culture. Performance-based evaluations offer opportunities for career advancement. Office work includes managing and evaluating data; assisting with technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda; preparing cost estimates and proposals; coordinating subcontractor schedules; and producing figures, maps, and boring logs. Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office and have strong written and interpersonal communication, multitasking, and time-management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science.
3–5 years of related work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Current valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Willingness to travel, perform fieldwork for extended periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including lifting heavy equipment, standing for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour and 8-hour training.
Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience.
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training.

Responsibilities

Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and air samples, working independently or as part of a team.
Collect and document site-condition data using electronic tablets and a variety of instruments.
Oversee drilling operations for soil borings and monitoring wells.
Document soil or rock descriptions and well construction details, take detailed notes, and coordinate and communicate effectively with project team members.
Implement injection and other in-situ remedial technologies and oversee remedial system installations.
Oversee subcontractors and maintain detailed notes and effective coordination and communication with project team members.
Provide emergency response support for train derailments and hazardous-material spills, including environmental sample planning and collection, correspondence with rail clients and state or federal regulators, and onsite contractor oversight.
Manage, compile, manipulate, and evaluate data.
Assist with preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Prepare cost estimates and proposals.
Coordinate work schedules with subcontractors and produce figures, maps, and boring logs.