Geologist

Arcadis•Phoenix, AZ

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry-Level Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Phoenix, AZ. You will have the opportunity to join a team in Phoenix, Arizona that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field. As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety. Your core duties will include: Conducting field work including, but not limited to: site inspections; drilling/well installation oversight; soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field; and operation and maintenance of remediation systems. While the majority of field work is anticipated to be in the local Phoenix area, at times travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, work plan development, technical report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts. Collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines, hydrologists, and geologists on relevant project work. To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member. In summary, this position encompasses both field work as well as office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications. Additionally, Arcadis supports many of our client’s needs when unforeseen incidents occur, such as train derailments, pipeline releases, etc. An aspect of this role is supporting our National emergency response teams to ensure rapid protection of human health and the environment. This work is completed under the direction of trained incident responders and may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%. Travel expenses are reimbursable. A Valid driver’s license is required for the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, 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
Adaptable
Creative problem solvers
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science)
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.
Conducting site inspections.
Performing drilling/well installation oversight.
Performing soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field.
Operating and maintaining remediation systems.
Task coordination.
Data compilation and interpretation.
Preparing cost estimates.
Preparing health & safety plans.
Developing work plans.
Writing technical reports.
Conducting regulatory file reviews.
Writing proposals.
Developing project strategy.
Managing schedule and budget.
Establishing subcontracts.
Collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines, hydrologists, and geologists on relevant project work.
Supporting National emergency response teams for unforeseen incidents like train derailments and pipeline releases.