Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist

ArcadisArcadisParamus, New Jersey, United States
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Posted

9/8/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$60k - $89k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The role involves assisting project managers with environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. You will perform significant fieldwork, including soil and groundwater sampling, while overseeing subcontractors and preparing technical reports.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field. A minimum of one year of field experience is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to perform physical labor in various weather conditions.

Key skills

Environmental site characterizationRemediationSoil samplingGroundwater samplingSubcontractor oversightTechnical report writingData compilationHealth & safetyTask coordinationCost estimationRegulatory file reviewProposal writingProject strategy developmentBudget managementVapor intrusion surveys

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Arcadis

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

42,550

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs. From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact. Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchEngineeringConsulting

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 an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist or Geologist to join our team in the New Jersey and Tristate area. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 90% of their time in the field.  You will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life.  Role accountabilities: As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety. Your core duties will include: * Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors. * Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda * Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts. * Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field. Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time.  To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 70 to 90% of their time in the field.  Candidates must have a good driving record, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.  Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including lifting heavy equipment, working in a standing position for extended periods of time, etc. Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications: * BA or BS in Environmental Science, Geology or related field Preferred Qualifications: * Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR training * Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience * Minimum of 1 year experience in the field is required 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 to be 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 $59,616 - $89,424 / per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.   #LI-TB1 #EarlyCareersANA #Resilience-ANA #Environment-ANA #LI-ONSITE    #SWE #WEPAN #AWIS #INWES #BWEC #NSBE #SHPE #AISES #oSTEM #SAME #SASE   

Requirements

  • Environmental site characterization
  • Remediation
  • Soil sampling
  • Groundwater sampling
  • Subcontractor oversight
  • Technical report writing
  • Data compilation
  • Health & safety
  • Task coordination
  • Cost estimation
  • Regulatory file review
  • Proposal writing
  • Project strategy development
  • Budget management
  • Vapor intrusion surveys

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • AD&D
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

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