Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to support field services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Lower New York. The role involves groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling, remediation system operation, and subcontractor oversight, with occasional travel for site work and reports to field offices.

Candidates should have 1+ year environmental field experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, hold a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to work independently or in small

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year environmental field experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.

Responsibilities

• Groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling.
• Remediation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Site inspections and subcontractor oversight.
• Remedial action field support such as in-situ injection and source removal activities.

Skills

Environmental field experience

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

HAZWOPER 40-hour training

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s degree / Trade certificate

Job description

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 an experienced Environmental Technician to work in the areas in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Lower New York. This position will present opportunities for short-term travel if the individual desires travel opportunities. The Environmental Technician will assist in the environmental field services for several different clients. Typical activities will include surface and groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil sampling, soil remediation oversight, operation and maintenance of remedial systems, and subcontractor oversight. The ideal candidate will have environmental site investigation and monitoring experience and strong ability to communicate effectively with project teams both verbally and through written field work documentation.

Candidates local to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Lower New York are necessary as this position will require field work and occasionally reporting to field offices for meetings and picking up equipment and materials.

This Environmental Technician position will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling
• Implementation of various field activities including permit compliance sampling and activities, monitoring well development and repair, waste management, etc.
• Remediation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring
• Site Inspections
• Oversight of subcontractors to perform selected operations
• Remedial action field support such as in-situ injection and source removal activities

Qualified candidates will have 1+ years of experience working as an environmental field technician or in a similar role. They should demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and complete scopes of work with limited supervision, as well as possess familiarity with environmental standards, remedial systems, and related practices. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., hold a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate the ability to work independently or lead small teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year environmental field experience
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40‑hour training

Preferred/Beneficial Qualifications to be Obtained if not in hand:

• Associates degree, bachelor’s degree, or Trade School Certificate/Diploma
• TWIC Card, DOT HazMat Shipping training
• 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety 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 $50,976 - $76,464 / per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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