Geologist 2

Arcadis; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 58,320 - 87,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

15 days PTO per year

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis in Greenville, SC is seeking a Geologist to assist in planning and executing environmental site characterization and remediation tasks. The role involves 75% fieldwork and 25% office work, with opportunities for professional development.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and 15 days PTO per year.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience within the industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Manage subcontractors during drilling investigation work.
• Prepare technical reports and health & safety plans.

Skills

Field work execution

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field

Job description

Role Accountabilities

As part of this role, you will be based out of our Greenville, SC office and be responsible for assisting Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will 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.

Core Duties

• Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field. Provide oversight of subcontractors for various phases of drilling investigation work (soil borings, in-situ groundwater sampling, and monitoring well installation activities).
• Field work may require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average, with some field events that may last multiple weeks in a row, and opportunities to participate in large‑scale site characterization and remediation.
• Assist task managers and project managers with field work preparation: obtain equipment and subcontractor quotes, order and track equipment, supplies, and laboratory orders, prepare paperwork (field forms, health and safety plans, etc.).
• Write and prepare 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, assisting in costing and proposal preparation, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.

Summary

In summary, this position encompasses both field work and office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications). This position is anticipated to spend 75% field work with 25% of the time spent in office. Travel expenses are reimbursable.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (e.g., environmental science, physical science)
• 3 years of experience within the industry
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), 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 $58,320 - $87,480. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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.