Field Geologist

Arcadis Global • Knoxville, TN

78d • $57,786 - $92,457 • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a member of our Resilience Environmental team, you'll play a key role in improving the quality of life. Drawing on your background in environmental science and geology, and your technical or sustainable expertise, you'll contribute to projects focused on soil, water, and air quality, as well as monitoring and remediation efforts. You'll also have the opportunity to work on pollution mitigation and control, materials management, and the protection of species and ecosystems. All in some of the world's most dynamic locations. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We are committed to sharing expertise and institutional knowledge across diverse practice areas with our junior staff, fostering their development into the next generation of environmental leaders. We advance our understanding of emerging contaminants and are engaged in some of the most challenging projects in our industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.

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.
• Conduct fieldwork including the collection and documentation of soil, air/vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples.
• Oversee subcontractors, including drilling operations and the installation of groundwater wells.
• Perform remedial system operation and maintenance checks and repairs, facility inspections, and soil gas (vapor intrusion) surveys.
• Provide emergency response support for train derailments/HAZMAT spills, including environmental sample planning and collection.
• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Coordinate office tasks including data analysis, proposal development, health & safety plan preparation, and project strategy development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees