Clifton Park, NY
23 days ago
Entry-Level Geologist

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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 Geologist to join our team in Clifton Park, NY.  While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 80% of their time in the field. 

As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life.  This full-time position will be based out of our Clifton Park, NY office and requires a person who is self-motivated and dedicated to contributing to our success. Above the educational preferences, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, ability to work collaboratively, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to take initiative are crucial characteristics.  Being able to take direction while thinking critically and creatively to guide projects to completion is also vital for success and professional growth.  The successful candidate will be working alongside and supporting task managers, technical experts, and project managers on multiple projects. Arcadis’ performance-based evaluations provide an opportunity for candidates to advance their career within the company.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities will include a combination of data/sample collection, site operational support, and remedial system operations and maintenance through field activities, supporting client deliverables and regulatory requirements in the office, and project administrative support. As Arcadis supports projects throughout the Northeast and the United States, there may be significant opportunities for travel.

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. 

This is by no means a comprehensive list, as you grow your career you may have the opportunity to get involved with these or other initiatives and opportunities throughout our global organization. The successful candidate will be involved in interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data to prepare site characterization reports, remedial investigation reports, engineering designs, permit applications, and construction-related documents.

While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 50% to 80% of their time in the field, with some travel requiring hotel stays.  Candidates must have a good driving record and be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. 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, working alone at remote sites, etc.

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. However, Arcadis provides substantial Health and Safety training, support and mentoring for all project activities, and promotes a strong safety culture where employee and public safety comes first.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor of Science (BS) in geology, related discipline, or equivalent years experience  0-2 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Geology or related field Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8

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 which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 $52,000- $78,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

 

 

 

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