Field Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

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 a Civil or Environmental Engineer Geologist or Scientist to join our established multi-disciplinary team in our Clifton Park New York office. This is an entry-level or early career opportunity for a motivated individual looking for career growth in the environmental consulting field. While this position requires both field and office work the candidate should expect to spend 70% to 95% of their time in the field with the potential option to shift to more office-based work over time. The position is slated to start in April 2027-June 2027. Candidates graduating in December 2026 and May 2027 are encouraged to apply.

As part of our Environmental Services team youll help improve quality of full-time position will be based out of our Clifton Park NY office and requires a person who is self-motivated and dedicated to contributing to our success. Above the educational preferences attention to detail a strong work ethic excellent written and verbal communication skills willingness to take initiative ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups and willingness to perform field work are crucial characteristics of a successful consultant.

Effective coordination and communication with project managers and other staff is a must. Being able to take direction while thinking critically and creatively to guide projects to completion is also vital for success and professional successful candidate will be working alongside and supporting task managers technical experts and project managers on multiple remediation long-term monitoring and operations and maintenance projects. Arcadis performance-based evaluations provide an opportunity for candidates to advance their career within the company.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities will include a combination of data/sample collection site operational support and remedial system operations and maintenance through field activities as well as supporting client deliverables and field work planning in the office. As Arcadis supports projects throughout the Northeast and the United States there may besignificant opportunities for travel.

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. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

Your core duties will include:

• Conducting project related research (reviewing historical data applicable regulations etc.)
• Writing technical reports health & safety planswork plans letters and other forms of written correspondence
• Complete office work including data compilation and interpretation regulatory file reviews and task planning/coordination with vendors laboratories contractors and coworkers.
• Soil groundwater surface water sediment and air sampling in compliance with State and Federal standards
• Oversight of contractors (e.g. excavation construction)
• Oversight implementation operation maintenance and monitoring of field pilot tests and remedial systems for various remediation technologies which may includeOperation maintenance and troubleshooting of remedial systems andconducting field tests (hydraulic air flow/vacuum geotechnical etc.)

This is by no means a comprehensive list as you grow your career you may have the opportunity to get involved with these or other initiatives and opportunities throughout our global organization.

While this position requires both field and office work the candidate should expect to spend 70% to 95% of their time in the field with some travel requiring hotel must have a good driving record and be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Staff are expected to regularly work 9- to 12-hour field days and document the work in writing while in the field or in the evening each day. 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 working alone at remote sites etc. While some field work involves the need for effective collaboration with small and large groups of coworkers subcontractors and clients many days involve independent work with minimal face to face contact with coworkers.

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. 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. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and must hold a current valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in civil engineering environmental engineeringgeology environmental science or related discipline
• 0-3 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or science
• EIT or FG certification
• Previous environmental consulting or related practical experience
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR refresher

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 $. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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