Scientist 1 (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer)
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a Scientist 1 (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer) to support projects throughout the site evaluation and remediation life cycle. This full-time role is suited to an early-career professional seeking growth in environmental consulting and remediation. The position contributes to environmental investigation, remediation, and permitting projects across multiple assignments and in support of various project managers. The work combines field activities with office-based tasks. Fieldwork is the primary focus of daily and weekly activities and involves travel to local and regional sites, with possible out-of-state travel. Office work includes planning field activities and writing reports. The role offers opportunities to develop foundational skills in environmental investigation and remediation while contributing to a collaborative project team.
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 manage a personal work schedule and adhere strictly to health and safety requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with environmental sampling, technical report writing, and data evaluation.
- Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental regulations.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, with an 8-hour annual refresher if applicable.
- Experience working around heavy equipment.
- Experience with environmental water, soil, and air sampling.
- Experience troubleshooting systems or equipment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fieldwork, including groundwater and soil sample collection, installation of groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings, well abandonment, and remedial system operations and maintenance.
- Follow health and safety protocols and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and project team members.
- Follow standard operating procedures to collect and record environmental data in support of conceptual site model development, contamination delineation, and the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies.
- Assist the project team with writing technical reports.
- Help organize and plan field events, equipment rentals, and subcontractor scheduling.
- Contribute to planning, management, and execution of project scopes.
- Manage personal work schedules and help oversee or conduct scopes of work.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- AD&D insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Reward and recognition program
- Optional wellbeing benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- 15 days of PTO accrued per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
