Environmental Scientist 1

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis U.S.Inc. is seeking a field-leaning environmental professional to support Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks in North Carolina.

The role includes hands-on fieldwork, data interpretation, report writing, and coordination of subcontractors, with extensive travel and a strong emphasis on health and safety.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Experience with NCDEQ regulations and SOPs.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training.
• 1 year of field experience preferred.
• Valid driver''s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and TMs in planning and executing site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Conduct field sampling (soil, groundwater, vapor) and oversee subcontractor tasks.
• Travel up to 4–5 days per week; occasional U.S. travel for up to two weeks.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on field activities.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Health & Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Education

BA or BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field

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 accountabilities

As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, construction and operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

Your core duties will include:

• Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
• Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field in accordance with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Field work will require regional business travel for up to 4-5 days per week on average. Several times per year, travel may be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time.

To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member.

Candidates must have a good driving record, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with either hazardous or non-hazardous substances and/or wastes. Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment, working in a standing position for extended periods of time, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NCDEQ environmental regulations and SOPs
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training
• Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience
• 1 year experience in the field is preferred but not required

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. 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 $55,200 - $82,800 / 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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