Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis; Sandy Hook (CT); On-site; USD 41,222 - 66,147; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician based in Connecticut. The role involves conducting field services like groundwater and soil sampling, as well as overseeing remediation efforts. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a year of environmental field experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and the position offers a competitive salary of $41,222 to $66,147 annually along with comprehensive benefits. Join the mission to deliver sustainable solutions!

Qualifications

• Required: 1+ year environmental field experience.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver’s license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling.
• Operate and maintain remediation systems.
• Perform site inspections and oversee subcontractors.

Skills

Environmental field experience

Field documentation communication

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Independent work or team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

OSHA HAZWOPER training

TWIC Card (preferred)

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 seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to work in Connecticut, serviced by our Middletown, CT and Sandy Hook, CT offices. The role also supports work in surrounding states and offers opportunities for short‑term travel if desired. The Environmental Technician assists in environmental field services for several clients, performing surface and groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil sampling, soil remediation oversight, operation and maintenance of remedial systems, and subcontractor oversight. The ideal candidate has environmental site investigation and monitoring experience and strong ability to communicate effectively with project teams verbally and in written field documentation. Candidates local to Connecticut are required as the position requires field work and occasional reporting to field offices for meetings and picking up equipment and materials. Relocation support may be considered.

Role Accountabilities

• Groundwater, soil, and vapor sampling
• Implementation of various field activities including permit compliance sampling, 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

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or trade school certificate/diploma
• TWIC Card, DOT HazMat shipping training
• 10‑hour OSHA construction safety training

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently or lead small teams

Salary

$41,222 – $66,147 annually, depending on experience, education, budget, and location.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best, pioneering a skills‑based approach. You’ll do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join Arcadis and create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity, 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.

Location

Middletown, CT and Sandy Hook, CT (servicing surrounding states)

Job Function

Environmental Technician