Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist: Field & Office

Poutrix; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Arcadis Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join the Resilience Environment team. The role combines fieldwork and office duties, with 50%–75% of time in the field and regular U.S. travel.

You will assist PMs and TMs in planning site characterization, investigation, and remediation, while developing professionally in a mentorship-driven environment. Responsibilities include report writing, data interpretation, subcontract coordination, and field sampling of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field.
• Master of Science in Geology or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs/TMs in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Oversee fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling; travel within the U.S. as needed.
• Prepare subcontracts, technical reports, work plans, and correspondence.
• Support schedule, budget, and project strategy development; supervise subcontractors.

Skills

Field work readiness

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology/Hydrogeology

Master of Science in Geology

Tools

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Job description

Arcadis Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join the Resilience Environment team. The role combines fieldwork and office duties, with 50%–75% of time in the field and regular U.S. travel.

You will assist PMs and TMs in planning site characterization, investigation, and remediation, while developing professionally in a mentorship-driven environment. Responsibilities include report writing, data interpretation, subcontract coordination, and field sampling of