Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis•Houston, TX

3d•$55,200 - $82,800

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 role combines field and office work, requires travel for extended periods, and 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 may include drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, soil and rock descriptions, environmental sampling, implementation of in-situ remedial technologies, oversight of remedial system installation, and subcontractor coordination. The role also provides emergency response support for train derailments and hazardous-material spills, including sample planning and collection, correspondence with rail clients and regulators, and onsite contractor oversight. Travel may extend throughout the Southeast. Field sites may involve soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and other media impacted by hazardous substances or wastes. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring, and promotes a safety-first culture. Office and project duties include compiling, managing, manipulating, 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. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, effective written and interpersonal communication, multitasking, and time management. Travel and fieldwork are required. Fieldwork may account for 70–90% of work time during some periods, and travel may require hotel stays. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods, and meet physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment, standing for extended periods, and working alone at remote sites. 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 Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written communication and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Multitasking skills and efficient time management.
Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork, including extended periods and possible hotel stays.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
Ability to lift heavy equipment, stand for extended periods, and work alone at remote sites.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee drilling operations, including monitoring well installation and 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 detailed field notes and coordinate and communicate effectively with project team members.
Support emergency response for train derailments and hazardous-material spills, including environmental sample planning and collection, client and regulator correspondence, 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.