Geologist/Environmental Scientist

Arcadis; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 69,984 - 104,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Geologist or Scientist to join the Resilience Environmental team in Paramus, New Jersey. In this role, you'll play a key part in improving environmental quality and contribute to projects focusing on soil, water, and air quality.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Geology or a related field, along with 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and 15 days PTO.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing environmental tasks.
• Oversee subcontractors and manage remedial system operation.
• Conduct site visits and site characterization activities.

Skills

Geology

Environmental science

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people in over 30 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.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Geologist or Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Paramus, New Jersey. As a member of our Resilience Environmental team, you’ll play a key role in improving the quality of life. Drawing on your background in environmental science and geology, and your technical or sustainable expertise, you’ll contribute to projects focused on soil, water, and air quality, as well as monitoring and remediation efforts. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on Phase I and Phase II projects, complex drilling events and chemical injections, some of the world’s most dynamic locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. We are committed to sharing expertise and institutional knowledge across diverse practice areas with our junior staff, fostering their development into the next generation of environmental leaders. We advance our understanding of emerging contaminants and are engaged in some of the most challenging projects in our industry.

Role accountabilities

As part of this role, you will assist Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will be central, providing opportunities to work outdoors while receiving training in soil, air/vapor, groundwater, and surface water sampling. You will oversee subcontractors, including drilling operations and groundwater well installation, and manage remedial system operation. A strong focus on health and safety is essential.

• Field preparation, equipment procurement, and analytical laboratory sampling coordination.
• Conduct site visits and site characterization activities, including drilling oversight for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, and excavation oversight; oversee remedial system installation activities.
• Provide emergency response support, including environmental sample planning and collection, rail client and state/federal regulator correspondence, and onsite contractor oversight for train derailments/HAZMAT spills; potential travel throughout the US.
• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Process data, including table and trend analysis, and model groundwater plumes.
• Engage in office work: task coordination, data analysis, proposal development and costing, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory and historical file review, project strategy development, schedule and budget management.
• Assist project managers with preparing subcontracts and overseeing their work.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field (e.g., environmental science, physical science)
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• Science degree in Geology or closely related field
• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training
• Experience supervising environmental drilling
• Experience with injection remediation
• Prior knowledge of NJDP rules and regulations

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters, crafting a skills‑based approach that lets you harness your unique experience and expertise to grow your career and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you 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 and are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.

Benefits & Compensation

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401 K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, 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 $69,984 – $104,976. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.