Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Arcadis•Portland, OR

4h•$55,200 - $82,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join their team in Portland, Oregon. This position involves both field and office work, with an estimated 30% of time spent in the field. The candidate will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team that prioritizes mentorship and professional growth, committed to supporting the success of new team members. As part of the Resilience Environment team, the role contributes to improving quality of life by helping to deliver sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Water Resources or closely related field (i.e., hydrology, environmental science, physical science).
Candidate must reside in Oregon.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and exhibit independent thinking.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely.
Adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member.
A valid driver's license is required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Hydrogeology or Geochemistry.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
Working knowledge of Excel and functions.
Working knowledge of data visualization and modeling tools.
Working knowledge of basic programming (i.e., Python, R).

Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental and hydrogeologic site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Technical data analysis and interpretation, including preparation of hydrogeologic cross sections, groundwater contour maps, geochemical and/or hydrogeologic modeling, and data visualization (i.e., data graphs, concentration maps, and statistical plots).
Task coordination, data quality review, compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
Conducting field work including drilling oversight for soil sampling, groundwater well installation oversight, groundwater sampling, aquifer hydraulic testing, subcontractor oversight, and surface water measurement and water quality sampling.
Overseeing drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation.
Conducting groundwater sampling.
Providing subcontractor oversight.
Operating and maintaining remediation systems.
Performing vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
Supporting Pacific Northwest and National emergency response teams for rapid protection of human health and the environment, which may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.
Ensuring fieldwork is conducted with a focus on health and safety.