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Field Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Arcadis•Clifton Park, NY
•$55,200 - $82,800•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level or early-career Civil or Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to join its multidisciplinary Environmental Services team in Clifton Park, New York. This full-time role combines field and office work, with an expected 70% to 95% of time spent in the field and the possibility of moving toward more office-based work over time. The employee will support task managers, technical experts, and project managers on remediation, long-term monitoring, and operations and maintenance projects. Work may involve projects across the Northeast and United States, with significant travel opportunities and some overnight hotel stays. The position includes collecting data and samples, supporting site operations, and operating and maintaining remedial systems, as well as preparing client deliverables and planning field work. The employee may receive training in drilling oversight for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, remedial system operations and maintenance, and vapor intrusion and soil gas surveys. Fieldwork must be performed with a strong focus on health and safety; project sites may contain environmental media impacted by hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Arcadis provides health and safety training, support, and mentoring. Candidates should be self-motivated, attentive to detail, communicative, able to take direction and think critically, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Field days are regularly 9 to 12 hours, and employees document their work in writing in the field or in the evening. The role requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, extended periods of standing, lifting heavy equipment, and working alone at remote sites. A current valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
  • 0–3 years of related work experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Willingness to perform fieldwork, travel, and work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods.
  • Ability to meet fieldwork physical demands, including lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods.
  • Ability to work independently at remote sites and collaborate with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Attention to detail, strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and ability to take direction while thinking critically and creatively.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in engineering or science.
  • EIT or FG certification.
  • Previous environmental consulting or related practical experience.
  • Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or 8-hour refresher.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct project-related research, including reviewing historical data and applicable regulations.
  • Write technical reports, health and safety plans, work plans, letters, and other written correspondence.
  • Compile and interpret data, review regulatory files, and plan and coordinate tasks with vendors, laboratories, contractors, and coworkers.
  • Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air samples in compliance with state and federal standards.
  • Oversee contractors, including excavation and construction contractors.
  • Oversee, implement, operate, maintain, and monitor field pilot tests and remedial systems for various remediation technologies.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot remedial systems and conduct field tests, including hydraulic, air flow/vacuum, and geotechnical tests.
  • Support site operations, fieldwork planning, and client deliverables.
  • Conduct field activities such as drilling oversight for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, and vapor intrusion and soil gas surveys.
  • Document field work in writing and conduct it with a focus on health and safety.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • 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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