Geologist​/Environmental Scientist

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 the 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 seeking a Geologist or Scientist to join our Resilience Environment team in Paramus, New Jersey. As a member of our Resilience Environmental team, you will 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 will also have the opportunity to work on Phase I and Phase II projects, complex drilling events and chemical injections, in some of the world’s most dynamic locations.

• Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
• Perform fieldwork including collection and documentation of soil, air/vapor, groundwater, and surface water samples.
• Oversee subcontractors, including drilling operations and installation of groundwater wells.
• Manage remedial system operation, maintenance checks, repairs, facility inspections, soil gas (vapor intrusion) surveys, and related tasks.
• Provide emergency response support 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; model groundwater plumes.
• Coordinate office duties: task coordination, data analysis, proposal development, costing, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory and historical file review, project strategy development, schedule and budget management.
• Assist project managers with preparing subcontracts and supervising their work.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Working 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.

Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including medical, dental, and vision; EAP; 401(k); STD; LTD; AD&D; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward and recognition program; optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO accrue annually. Salary range: $69,984 – $104,976. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Arcadis is 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.