Geologist

Arcadis•Conshohocken, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join their team in the Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA or the East Windsor, NJ region. This position requires both field and office work, with the candidate expected to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field. The role is slated to start in May/June 2026, and candidates graduating in May 2026 are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and team-building skills and be comfortable with a dynamic workflow. As part of the Resilience Environment team, the role will involve working alongside Senior Scientists and Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities supporting diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects, with a focus on emerging contaminant project portfolios and remediation capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated
Independent thinking
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely
Adaptability
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Overseeing drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation.
Conducting groundwater sampling.
Subcontractor oversight.
Operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
Performing vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
Conducting fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.
Preparing subcontracts and overseeing the work of subcontractors.
Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
Conducting field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field.
Regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average.
Occasional travel within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time, a few times per year.