Principal Hydrogeologist
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer -
Science
Environmental Compliance
Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, well-organized, and dependable principal groundwater scientist/engineer (Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist) to support our growing community. The position requires a strong background in quantitative hydrogeology to assist with groundwater remediation and water resources projects throughout the United States and abroad.
Responsibilities- Quantitative/qualitative interpretation of hydrogeologic systems
- Conceptual site model (CSM) development
- Remedial system conceptual design
- Analytical calculations and water resource evaluations
- Remedial system performance evaluation
- Remediation/supply well design
- Aquifer test design and analysis
- Geostatistical analysis and modeling of hydrogeologic data
- Application of advanced analytical/numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling to support environmental remediation and water resource projects
- Advanced/state‑of‑the‑science visualization of CSM components and flow/transport modeling results
- Preparation of technical reports and presentations
- Design, oversight, and analysis of subsurface characterization and remediation activities
- Preparation of planning documents
- Installation of soil borings
- Monitoring / remediation well installation
- Collection of soil and water samples (vertical aquifer profiling)
- Geophysical investigations
- Tracer tests and interpretation and documentation of investigation results (interpretation of geologic depositional environments and hydrogeologic conditions)
- Communicate and work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies
- Review work products developed by junior staff and mentor/help develop their careers
- Assist with writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, proposals, and presentations
- Production of figures, maps, and graphical summaries of data trends
- Conducting project‑related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)
- Prepare and present both internal‑ and external‑facing technical presentations and/or articles to help demonstrate thought leadership and to advance innovation
Field work and site visits will often be performed at project sites where environmental media has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.
Required Qualifications- Minimum Years of
Experience:
15 to 20 - Education:
MS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline - Knowledge of the environmental and water resources regulatory regime across the United States
- Certifications/Licenses:
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered/Professional Geologist (RG/PG) - 40‑Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) Training
- Proficient with Microsoft Office‑based software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Clean driving record, education verification, and certification verification
- Experience in programming/groundwater‑related software proficiency as well as development and application of groundwater flow and solute transport models
- Travel amount anticipated to be 5–20%
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Reward & recognition program
- Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year
The salary range for this position is $133,920 to $200,880.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingArcadis 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, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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