Geologist

Arcadis•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist to join our team in Irvine, CA. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field. You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team in Irvine, CA that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life.

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
Adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member
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.
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.
Supporting Pacific Northwest and National emergency response teams to ensure rapid protection of human health and the environment.
Supporting incident response which may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.