Field ScientistGeologist

Description

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds 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 Cary NC or Raleigh NC. While this position requires both field and office work the candidate should expect to spend up to 90% of their time in the field.

You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team in Cary NC or Raleigh NC. 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 youll help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:

As part of this role you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization investigation and remediation tasks.

Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee 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. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

Your core duties will include:

• Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.

• Writing and preparing technical reports work plans letters and memoranda

• Office work may include task coordination data compilation and interpretation cost estimates health & safety plan preparation report writing regulatory file reviews proposal writing project strategy development schedule and budget management and establishment of subcontracts.

• Conduct field work including soil groundwater and/or vapor sampling in the field. Field work will require regional business travel. A few times per year travel will be required within the U.S. for multiple weeks at a time. Field work could also include incident response recovery (IRR).

To be successful in this role you should possess strong written and oral communication skills be self-motivated and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member.

In summary this position encompasses both office work (task management data analysis report preparation scope preparation and client communications) as well as field work.

Fieldwork will be a key aspect of this position which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee 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. Additionally Arcadis supports many of our clients needs when unforeseen incidents occur such as train derailments pipeline releases etc. An aspect of this role is supporting our regional and National emergency response teams to ensure rapid protection of human health and the environment. This work is completed under the direction of trained incident responders and may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.

Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Estimated travel is up to 50% during the first two years with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year travel for field work is typically 25%. Travel expenses are reimbursable. A valid drivers license is required for the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Geology Hydrogeology or closely related field (i.e. environmental science physical science)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field

• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its 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.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll 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 salary range for this position is $55200- $69000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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