Part Time as Needed Environmental Scientist

Poutrix; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a part-time as needed (PTAN) Environmental Scientist to join the Resilience Environment team in Soda Springs, Idaho, to support fieldwork at active and inactive mines in southeastern Idaho. The role focuses on environmental monitoring, groundwater and surface water sampling, and coordinating with project teams.

The position offers flexible hours (0 to 40 hours/week) and opportunities for hands-on field experience, safety training, and professional development within a team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of work experience.
• MSHA 24 hr Surface Miner (preferred)
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement and actively participate in a safety-focused field program.
• Perform fieldwork as part of a field team which may include environmental sampling, hydrologic analysis, field data collection and recording of observations.
• Assist with sample preparation and shipment to various laboratories.
• Communicate and work closely with project teams and clients in a team environment.
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation, interpretation, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, and scheduling.
• Conduct project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, 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 part-time as needed (PTAN) Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Soda Springs, Idaho. This position will support our ongoing fieldwork across the active and inactive mines and mining clients we support in southeastern Idaho.

In this role, you will support environmental monitoring and related activities at both active and inactive mines in the area. This work is anticipated to include but not limited to groundwater and surface water sampling, surface water flow measurements, documenting field conditions, biological sampling, soil and sediment sampling, and sample preparation and shipment for laboratory analysis. Additional work opportunities may include collaborating with technical project teams and managers, managing field equipment and supplies, preparing written technical summaries, and contractor oversight. All work, both in the office and the field, will be performed as part of a team of scientists, engineers, and other specialists.

This position is planned to be on a part-time/seasonal basis. Anticipated hours will be variable (0 to 40 hours/week) depending on week and tasks that are assigned.

Role accountabilities

• Implement and actively participate in a safety-focused field program.
• Perform fieldwork as part of a field team which may include environmental sampling, hydrologic analysis, field data collection and recording of observations.
• Assist with sample preparation and sample shipment to various laboratories.
• Communicate and work closely with project teams and clients. All work will be performed as part of a team and with other technical staff and specialists.
• Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, and scheduling.
• Conduct project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)

In this role, you will support a variety of environmental field and project activities, including preparing periodic project status and program reports, analyzing and interpreting field data, and documenting key findings and recommendations. You will also provide oversight of subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements, including monitoring health and safety program implementation, maintaining proper documentation, and verifying that work is performed in accordance with established standards and procedures. The position includes hands‑on field experience and ongoing professional development, with on‑the‑job training and required health and safety certifications provided as part of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 0- 2 year's work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• MSHA 24 hr Surface Miner
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr

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. Our ambition is 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.

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 $49,680 - $74,520. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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