Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,447 - 42,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking an Environmental Field Technician in Phoenix, AZ, to support environmental projects. This position requires extensive fieldwork, site inspections, and sample collections. Candidates should have a STEM certification or relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and be able to work independently. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off. The position offers an hourly salary range of $20.65 to $30.97.

Qualifications

• Ability to document site activities and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor groundwater and soil remediation systems.
• Collect environmental samples during remediation events.
• Perform small construction-type jobs related to remediation processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Field documentation

Education

STEM or Technical Certification

High School Diploma and 2 years of similar work experience

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 36,000 people, in over 70 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 currently seeking a self‑motivated Environmental Field Technician located in the Phoenix area to support our growing environmental project portfolio in southern Arizona. This position consists of 100% field work, including a mix of local Phoenix project work and overnight regional travel to and from job sites. The role requires a hard‑working, safe, efficient, and dedicated employee who is excited to receive on‑the‑job training, enjoys working with a team, and can work independently once trained. This position offers an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of environmental projects and work with a great team. This role will sit within the greater Global Resilience Business Area, protecting our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities

• Groundwater and soil remediation system maintenance and monitoring, including completion of repairs to remediation systems
• Sampling associated with remediation systems (influent/effluent) and other types of compliance discharge sampling at injection and extraction wells and groundwater treatment plant
• Collection of environmental samples, including air, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater during remediation events and during system operation
• Completion of small construction‑type jobs, such as concrete work, fence removal, and HDPE/PVC piping construction
• Working with hand/power tools to change out pumps, fittings, flanges, filters, and gauges
• Subcontractor oversight for field projects, drilling and well development, and remediation system installations
• Site visits, routine inspections, and documentation

Key Attributes

• Ability to document site activities, prepare field notes, and provide clear verbal and written communication to the project team.
• Ability to work independently and problem‑solve, with guidance from subject matter experts and senior technicians.
• Ability to work over 95% in the field, with trips requiring out‑of‑town travel.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• STEM or Technical Certification; or High School Diploma and 2 years of similar work experience
• Valid driver’s license and U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security badge (i.e., must pass a background check).

Preferred Qualifications

• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification
• 24‑hour MSHA 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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits and Compensation

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 $20.65 – $30.97 per hour; actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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