Scientist 1 (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Engineer)

Arcadis • Anchorage, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Scientist 1 to join their collaborative team, contributing to the planning, management, and execution of various project scopes. This role is primarily field-based, involving travel to work sites throughout Alaska and potentially out of state during winter months. Office-based tasks include field work planning and report writing. The position offers diverse responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to environmental projects.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in the environmental industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team and independently.
• Ability to oversee or conduct scopes of work.
• Ability to manage personal work schedule.
• Ability to ensure strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Strong focus on health and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working around heavy equipment
• Experience with environmental water, soil, and air sampling
• Experience troubleshooting system or equipment issues
• Knowledge of local and federal environmental regulations
• Previous experience with environmental sampling
• Previous experience with technical report writing
• Previous experience with data evaluation
• Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental regulations
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with 8-hour annual refresher, if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater and soil sample collection.
• Install groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings.
• Perform well abandonment.
• Operate and maintain remedial systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulators on job sites.
• Communicate effectively with the project team.
• Conduct, collect, and record environmental data following standard operating procedures.
• Assist in developing conceptual site models.
• Assist in delineating the nature and extent of contamination.
• Contribute to the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies.
• Assist the project team in writing technical reports.
• Help organize and plan field events, equipment rentals, and schedule subcontractors.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level