Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Arcadis, Concord, CA, United States
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life. We value every employee’s contribution, tackling complex challenges together.
Role Description
Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry‑Level Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in San Francisco, CA or Concord, CA.
Role Accountabilities
As part of this role, you will assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Fieldwork will be a key aspect of this position, offering training 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, and related tasks. Fieldwork must focus on health and safety.
Prepare subcontracts and oversee subcontractor work.
Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Perform office work including task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimation, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and subcontractor establishment.
Conduct field work such as soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling. Field work requires regional business travel up to 1–2 days per week on average, with occasional longer trips within the U.S. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, decreasing to about 50% by the third year. Travel expenses are reimbursable.
Support emergency response teams as needed, potentially requiring unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., environmental, biological, physical science).
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
Benefits
Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) match, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
The salary range for this position is $63,480–$95,220, depending on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Arcadis does not discriminate on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Role Description
Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry‑Level Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in San Francisco, CA or Concord, CA.
Role Accountabilities
As part of this role, you will assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Fieldwork will be a key aspect of this position, offering training 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, and related tasks. Fieldwork must focus on health and safety.
Prepare subcontracts and oversee subcontractor work.
Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
Perform office work including task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimation, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and subcontractor establishment.
Conduct field work such as soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling. Field work requires regional business travel up to 1–2 days per week on average, with occasional longer trips within the U.S. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, decreasing to about 50% by the third year. Travel expenses are reimbursable.
Support emergency response teams as needed, potentially requiring unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., environmental, biological, physical science).
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
Benefits
Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) match, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
The salary range for this position is $63,480–$95,220, depending on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Arcadis does not discriminate on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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