Field Geologist

Poutrix; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 58,320 - 87,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Geologist to join the Resilience Environment team in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork and safety.

You will support Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental projects related to soil, water, and air quality, pollution mitigation, and ecosystem protection, with travel up to 50% within Tennessee and potential nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Master of Science in Geology or related field (preferred).
• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training (preferred).
• Experience supervising environmental drilling (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and TMs in planning and executing site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Perform fieldwork: collect soil, air/vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples; oversee subcontractors and drilling operations; maintain remedial systems.
• Provide emergency response support for train derailments/HAZMAT spills, with potential travel across the US.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Coordinate site visits, equipment procurement, and laboratory sampling.
• Engage in data analysis, proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory file review.
• Support safety planning and health & safety compliance.
• Travel up to 50% within Tennessee to visit client sites.

Skills

Fieldwork

Technical reporting

Regulatory review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Master of Science in Geology

Tools

HAZWOPER

Job description

Geologist – Resilience Environment Team

Arcadis is seeking a Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork and safety.

Role Description

As part of the team, you will support Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental projects related to soil, water, and air quality, pollution mitigation, and ecosystem protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs and TMs in planning and executing site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Perform fieldwork: collect soil, air/vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples; oversee subcontractors and drilling operations; maintain remedial systems.
• Provide emergency response support for train derailments/HAZMAT spills, with potential travel across the US.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Coordinate site visits, equipment procurement, and laboratory sampling.
• Assist in subcontracts preparation and oversight.
• Engage in data analysis, proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory file review.
• Support safety planning and health & safety compliance.
• Travel up to 50% within Tennessee to visit client sites.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Master of Science degree in Geology or related field.
• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience supervising environmental drilling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days paid time off per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to 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.

Salary

Salary range: $58,320 – $87,480 per year, depending on experience, education, budget, and location.