Geologist​/Hydrogeologist

Arcadis is seeking an entry‑level Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This position will involve both field and office work, with approximately 30% of the time spent in the field.

• Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental and hydrogeologic site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks across various industries such as mining, oil & gas, rail, pulp and paper, and other industrial facilities.
• Support drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, aquifer hydraulic testing, subcontractor oversight, surface water measurement, and water quality sampling.
• Ensure health and safety compliance during all field activities.
• Collaborate with emergency response teams when unforeseen incidents occur, providing rapid protection of human health and the environment as directed by trained incident responders.

• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Analyze and interpret technical data, including preparation of hydrogeologic cross sections, groundwater contour maps, geochemical and/or hydrogeologic modeling, and data visualization (graphs, concentration maps, and statistical plots).
• Coordinate tasks, review data quality, compile and interpret data, produce cost estimates, prepare health & safety plans, review regulatory files, write proposals, manage schedules and budgets, and establish subcontracts.
• Oversee field work such as drilling oversight, groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, aquifer hydraulic testing, subcontractor oversight, surface water measurement, and water quality sampling, with regional business travel up to 30% of the time.

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Water Resources, or a closely related field.
• Current residency in Oregon.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required.

• Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or Geochemistry.
• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
• Working knowledge of Excel, data visualization and modeling tools, and basic programming experience (Python, R).

The salary range for this position is $55,200 – $82,800. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Short‑term and Long‑term Disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15 days paid time off accrue per year.

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.