Arcadis

Environmental Geologist

Arcadis$64K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record
  • Experience with digital applications for data collection and GIS tools

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of drilling operations and well installations
  • Conduct soil, groundwater, and air sampling per regulations
  • Implement in-situ remedial technologies
  • Manage subcontractor activities and communications
  • Document extensive field data and maintain project coordination
  • Provide emergency response support for environmental incidents
  • Perform fieldwork in various environmental conditions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO annually
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a detail oriented, well organized, dependable Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Hanover, Maryland. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. Arcadis' performance-based evaluations provide an opportunity for candidates to advance their career within the company. Responsibilities will include a combination of field and office-related tasks and may include travel for extended periods.

Role accountabilities:

Field activities may include the following:
  • Oversight of drilling operations (installing monitoring wells and soil or rock descriptions)
  • Soil, groundwater, and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
  • Implementation of injection or other in-situ based remedial technologies
  • Oversight of remedial system installations
  • Subcontractor oversight
  • Extensive and detailed note-taking, and effective coordination and communication with project team members
  • Emergency response support (environmental sample planning and collection, rail client and state/federal regulator correspondence, onsite contractor oversight) for train derailments/HAZMAT spills, with the potential to travel throughout the East Coast Mid Atlantic region
  • Field work will frequently be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes. However, Arcadis provides substantial Health and Safety training, support and mentoring for all project activities, and promotes a strong safety culture where employee and public safety comes first.

Office activities may include the following:
  • Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
  • Assisting with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
  • Preparing cost estimates and proposals
  • Coordinating work schedules with subcontractors
  • Figure/map/boring log production
  • Candidates must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and strong interpersonal communication skills, multi-tasking skills, and efficient time management.

This position does require travel and fieldwork. During some periods, fieldwork may be up to 70-80% of your time, with some travel requiring hotel stays. Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs., working in a standing position for extended periods of time, working alone at remote sites, etc. Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
  • 3 plus years of related work experience
  • Proficiency at using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • A current valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Proficient in digital applications such as electronic data collection apps, Fulcrum, FieldNow, ground water forms, soil sampling logs, GIS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training
  • Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience
  • 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $64,800 - $97,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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