Environmental Scientist/Geologist

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

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our team in Irvine, CA. This role blends field and office work, with 50% to 75% field time and regional travel, supporting environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation activities.

You will gain mentorship and grow professionally within our Resilience Environment team, contributing to projects that improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field.
• Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and TMs in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Conduct fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling; oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater wells.
• Prepare subcontracts and write technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office tasks include data compilation/interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan prep, report writing, regulatory reviews, and project scheduling.
• Travel regionally 1–2 days per week; occasional US travel up to two weeks several times per year; travel up to 75% in early years.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Geology / Hydrogeology

Master’s in Geology or related field

Job description

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our team in Irvine, CA. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 75% of their time in the field.

You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team in Irvine, CA that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role.

As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life.

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, 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:

• Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.
• 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. Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will 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.

In summary, this position encompasses both office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications) as well as field work. 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, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. Additionally, Arcadis supports many of our client’s needs when unforeseen incidents occur, such as train derailments, pipeline releases, etc. An aspect of this role is supporting our Pacific Northwest and National emergency response teams to ensure rapid protection of human health and the environment. This work is completed under the direction of trained incident responders and may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.

Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%. Travel expenses are reimbursable. A valid driver's license is required for the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER 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 $56,798- $90,876 Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.