Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis•Tulsa, OK

6h•$49,671 - $74,527•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable, and self-motivated Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join its Houston, Texas team. This full-time position combines field and office work and requires travel for extended periods. It calls for strict adherence to health and safety procedures, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Performance-based evaluations provide opportunities for career advancement. Fieldwork includes work at sites where soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and other environmental media may have been impacted by hazardous substances or wastes. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring, and promotes a safety culture that prioritizes employee and public safety. Fieldwork may account for 70–90% of the position during some periods, may involve hotel stays, and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Physical demands include lifting heavy equipment, standing for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites. The position also provides emergency response support for train derailments and HAZMAT spills, with possible travel throughout the southeast. Office and project work includes managing and evaluating data; assisting with technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda; developing cost estimates and proposals; coordinating subcontractor schedules; and preparing project figures, maps, and boring logs. Candidates must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel and have excellent writing, interpersonal communication, multitasking, and time-management skills. A current valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science.
1–3 years of related work experience.
Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, multitasking skills, and efficient time management.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including extended travel and possible hotel stays.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including lifting heavy equipment, standing for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites.
Strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee drilling operations, including installation of monitoring wells and preparation of soil or rock descriptions.
Collect soil, groundwater, and air samples in compliance with state and federal standards.
Implement injection or other in-situ remedial technologies.
Oversee remedial system installations and subcontractors.
Take extensive, detailed field notes and coordinate and communicate effectively with project team members.
Provide emergency response support for train derailments and HAZMAT spills, including environmental sample planning and collection, correspondence with rail clients and state or federal regulators, and onsite contractor oversight.
Compile, manage, manipulate, and evaluate project data.
Assist with preparation of technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Develop cost estimates and proposals.
Coordinate work schedules with subcontractors.
Prepare project figures, maps, and boring logs.