Field Geologist (Start ASAP)

Arcadis seeks an entry-level Field Geologist in Clifton Park, NY, focusing on fieldwork and environmental consulting with extensive travel opportunities.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting 70% to 90% fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, subcontractor oversight, and remedial system operations and maintenance.
• Supporting task managers, technical experts, and project managers on multiple projects within the Resilience Environment team.
• Preparing subcontracts and overseeing subcontractor work.
• Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Completing office work such as data compilation and interpretation, health & safety plan preparation, regulatory file reviews, and task coordination with vendors, laboratories, contractors, and coworkers.
• Traveling regionally 2 to 3 days per week on average, with occasional U.S. travel up to two weeks.
• Performing fieldwork with a focus on health and safety, including working in all weather conditions and meeting physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment and working alone at remote sites.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in geology, related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Preferred: Current OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR refresher certification.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and think critically and creatively.
• Good driving record and ability to work extended hours in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $49,390 - $79,023, based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) accruing per year.

Training & Development

Arcadis provides substantial health and safety training, support, and mentoring for all project activities and promotes a strong safety culture.

Career Progression

Performance-based evaluations offer opportunities for career advancement within the company.

How to Apply

• All candidates must apply directly through official channels.
• Arcadis does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not pay fees related to such submissions.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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