Field Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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 a detail oriented, well organized, dependable entry-level Field Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our team in Wilmington, DE.  This entry level full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills. 

Responsibilities will include a combination of field and office related tasks and may include travel for extended periods.

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 including oversight of system remedial system installations and aquifer testing
• Subcontractor oversight

Office responsibilities 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 including coordinating work schedules with subcontractors
• Figure/map/boring log production 

While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50 to 70% of their time in the field.  Candidates must have a good driving record, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods.  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.  Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment, working in a standing position for extended periods of time, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• BA in Environmental Science, Geology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training
• Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience and/or 1 year experience in the field is preferred but not required
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training

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 & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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.

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 $49,680- $74,520. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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