Geologist

Description

You will join the Resilience Environment team, working alongside senior scientists, engineers, project managers, and technical experts on diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. The position supports the growing emerging‑contaminant portfolio and expands Arcadis’s remediation capabilities.

Key accountabilities include assisting project and task managers with site characterization, investigation, and remediation plans, as well as performing field activities such as drilling supervision, groundwater well installation, and vapor‑intrusion surveys. Core duties also cover preparing subcontracts, technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documents, alongside office tasks like data compilation, cost estimating, health‑and‑safety planning, and schedule management.

• Assist project and task managers in planning and executing site characterization, investigation, and remediation.
• Conduct fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling; oversee drilling, well installation, and subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontracts, technical reports, work plans, letters, and regulatory documents.
• Perform office tasks such as data analysis, cost estimating, health & safety plan development, schedule and budget management.

Requirements

Arcadis is hiring an entry‑level Geologist or Environmental Scientist for its Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; or East Windsor, NJ locations. The role begins May/June 2026 and is ideal for candidates graduating in May 2026. Expect to spend 50‑75 % of time in the field while balancing office responsibilities, and demonstrate strong organizational and team‑building abilities in a dynamic workflow.

Success in this role requires strong written and oral communication, self‑motivation, and independent thinking. You must be able to work efficiently both in teams and remotely, demonstrating adaptability and creative problem‑solving while maintaining a focus on health and safety.

Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related physical science. Preferred credentials include a Master’s degree in Geology or a related field and current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.

• Required: B.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Preferred: M.S. in Geology or related field; OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication, self‑motivation, and independent and collaborative problem‑solving.

Benefits

Field work will involve regional travel of 1‑2 days per week and occasional national trips of up to two weeks, with travel expenses reimbursed. A valid driver’s license is required, and travel intensity is expected to be up to 75 % in the first two years, decreasing with career progression.

Arcadis empowers employees to bring their best selves to work, fostering a skills‑based career path that maximizes individual impact. By delivering sustainable solutions, you will help create a more prosperous planet and leave a lasting legacy.

Arcadis provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, wellbeing programs, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 PTO days per year. The salary range for this position is $53,094 to $84,950, with actual compensation based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

• Travel regionally 1–2 days per week and nationally up to two weeks per year; travel expenses reimbursed, valid driver’s license required.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, wellbeing programs, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, 9 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days per year.
• Salary range $53,094 – $84,950, based on experience, education, location, and internal equity.

Training + Development

Interview process

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