Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis•Houston, TX

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable, self-motivated Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join its Houston, Texas team. This full-time position combines field and office work and requires travel, strict adherence to health and safety procedures, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Fieldwork may account for 70–90% of time during some periods, may involve hotel stays, and can take place outdoors in all weather conditions and at remote sites. Project sites may contain soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, or other environmental media impacted by hazardous substances or hazardous wastes. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring and promotes a safety culture that prioritizes employee and public safety. The position also provides opportunities for career advancement through performance-based evaluations. Office and project work includes managing and evaluating data, helping prepare technical reports and project documents, developing cost estimates and proposals, coordinating subcontractor schedules, and preparing project figures, maps, and boring logs. The role also provides emergency response support for train derailments and hazardous-material spills, with potential travel throughout the southeast. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and be able to meet the physical demands of fieldwork.

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 away and potential 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.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour and 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.
Oversee subcontractors.
Take extensive, detailed field notes and coordinate and communicate effectively 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.
Compile, manage, manipulate, and evaluate data.
Assist with preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Develop cost estimates and proposals.
Coordinate work schedules with subcontractors.
Prepare project figures, maps, and boring logs.