Staff Geologist

Arcadis•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$68,400 - $102,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Staff Geologist to join our mining service delivery team in Salt Lake City, UT. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 25 to 40% of their time in the field. This position will start immediately, and would be based out of the Salt Lake City, Utah office. You will have the opportunity to join a team in Salt Lake City 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. You will work alongside Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment, design, and remediation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
4+ years of experience in geology, geochemistry, or engineering field
Valid driver's license
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.

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
MSHA 24-hour New Miner training
Experience in geochemistry or chemical engineering with a focus on metals and radionuclides as well as experience in an environmental analytical laboratory

Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Overseeing teams conducting 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.
Conducting fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.
Plan and implement site investigations, field studies, remediation programs, and mine-related process evaluations in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
Conduct and oversee field activities, including environmental sampling, drilling and well installation oversight, pilot testing, and operation and maintenance of treatment systems.
Coordinate and manage laboratory testing programs, including routine and specialized analytical methods, to support environmental, mining, and water treatment projects.
Analyze and interpret technical data; prepare reports, cost estimates, health and safety plans, regulatory reviews, proposals, and other project deliverables.
Support the design and execution of bench-scale and pilot studies through technical calculations, process evaluations, and development of P&IDs and testing plans.
Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure successful project execution.
Collaborate with engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, and other technical specialists to develop practical and innovative solutions.
Mentor and support junior staff through technical guidance, field training, and professional development opportunities.