Scientist 1 (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Engineer)

Arcadis•Anchorage, AK

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Scientist 1 to join their team. This role is crucial for a collaborative team, contributing to the planning, management, and execution of various project scopes. The position is primarily field-based, with expected travel to work sites throughout Alaska and potential out-of-state travel during winter months. Office-based tasks will include field work planning and report writing. This role offers a diverse mix of responsibilities, providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a variety of 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 while working independently
Ability to oversee or conduct scopes of work
Ability to manage personal work schedule
Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety requirements
Strong focus on health and safety
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience working around heavy equipment
Environmental water, soil, and air sampling
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

Groundwater and soil sample collection
Installation of groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings
Well abandonment
Remedial system operations and maintenance
Other field-based tasks
Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
Communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders or regulators while on job sites
Effective communications with the project team
Following standard operating procedures to conduct, collect, and record environmental data from sites in support of conceptual site model development, delineation of the nature and extent of contamination
Contributing to the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies
Assisting the project team to write technical reports
Help organizing and planning field events, equipment rentals, and scheduling subcontractors