Geologist

Austin Community College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 53,094 - 84,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO per year

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is searching for an Entry-Level Geologist in Sacramento, CA. The role involves assisting in environmental site characterization, conducting fieldwork, and preparing technical reports. A Bachelor’s in Geology or a related field is required, with a Master’s preferred. Travel for fieldwork is expected, with up to 75% travel in the first two years. The company offers a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities and various benefits, including paid time off and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Geology, Engineering, or related is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in environmental site tasks.
• Prepare subcontracts and oversee subcontractors.
• Conduct fieldwork including soil and groundwater sampling.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent thinking

Teamwork ability

Adaptability

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or closely related field

Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering or related field

Tools

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Job description

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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.

Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry-Level Geologist to join our Resilience Environment team in Sacramento, CA. This position is slated to start in Summer 2026. Candidates who are graduating in May 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Whether you prefer a hybrid, remote, or in-office environment, you will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team in Sacramento, 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 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.
• Conducting 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. 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science)
• 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 which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and 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, 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 $53094 - $84,950. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.