Entry-Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Job Description

  Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our team in Hanover, MD. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 95% of their time in the field.   As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. With your expertise in geology or environmental science your work will involve a range of remediation, sampling, and monitoring activities as directed and in accordance with relevant Health and Safety or other operational standards.Role accountabilities:In this role, your responsibilities will involve actively participating in field work independently and teaming with professionals from other disciplines to develop and implement multi-discipline solutions. These activities include drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys. You will be responsible for detailed field data collection, analysis, and interpretation on electronic devices and submitting work plans and reports.Another crucial aspect of your role will be the ability to comply and steward Arcadis and client health and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess independent thinking skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates must have a good driving record, 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 fieldwork, including lifting heavy equipment, working in a standing position for extended periods of time, etc. Core Duties:

• Coordinate and perform fieldwork which may include drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
• Exhibit independent thinking skills and able to work successfully with minimal daily supervision.
• Field data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Detailed field note collection on electronic devices and/or in legible handwriting.
• Oversight of subcontractors during monitoring well installation, development, and abandonment.
• Task planning and coordination.
• Environmental permitting.
• Technical writing, specifically work plans and reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Environmental Science, or closely related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related experience
• Experience working on mechanical systems (pumps, blowers, etc) or willingness to learn.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training certificate

 Arcadis offers benefits for full 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 adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $55,900 – $83,850 / Year.  Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI-TB1 #Resilience-NA #Environment-NA #LI-Hybrid