Field Geologist & Environmental Scientist – Entry Level

Poutrix; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Cary, NC or Raleigh, NC. This role blends field and office work, with up to 90% fieldwork and strong mentorship to support your growth.

You will assist PMs and TMs in site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks, conduct field sampling, and participate in safety-focused operations and reporting. Travel within the U.S. is expected and health/safety will be a priority.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling; oversight of drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation; groundwater sampling; subcontractor oversight; operation and maintenance of remediation systems; vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
• 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; regional business travel; occasional US travel for multiple weeks; potential IRR involvement.

Education

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

Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Cary, NC or Raleigh, NC. This role blends field and office work, with up to 90% fieldwork and strong mentorship to support your growth.

You will assist PMs and TMs in site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks, conduct field sampling, and participate in safety-focused operations and reporting. Travel within the U.S. is expected and health/safety will be a priority.