Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Scientist

Arcadis

. Assist Project Managers and Task Managers with planning and executing geotechnical and hydrology instrumentation installation oversight and troubleshooting .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,680 - $74,520 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical and hydrology instrumentation installation, environmental site characterization, and remediation processes. Proficient in technical report writing, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geotechnical Instrumentation OversightEnvironmental Site CharacterizationTechnical Report WritingOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER TrainingFieldwork and Health Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Geochemistry Laboratory ExperimentsSoil SamplingGroundwater SamplingVapor SamplingDrilling OversightRemediation System OperationData Compilation and InterpretationCost EstimationWork Plan DevelopmentPilot-Test Design

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCreative Problem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science in GeologyBachelor's of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in GeologyMaster of Science in EngineeringCurrent MSHA 40-Hour Training

Industry Keywords

Environmental RemediationHealth and Safety PlansSubcontractor OversightNational Emergency ResponseField and Office Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Project Managers and Task Managers with planning and executing geotechnical and hydrology instrumentation installation oversight and troubleshooting
Support environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
Assist with geochemistry laboratory and R&D experiments
Conduct site inspections, drilling and well-installation oversight, and soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling
Operate and maintain remediation systems
Oversee subcontractors and assist with on-site laboratory geochemistry studies
Perform task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health and safety plan preparation, and work plan development
Develop laboratory bench-test evaluations and pilot-test designs
Write technical reports and proposals; review regulatory files
Support project strategy, schedule and budget management, and subcontract establishment
Collaborate with engineering disciplines, hydrologists, and geologists
Support National emergency response teams under trained incident responders’ direction, including possible work outside standard business hours
Perform field and office work, with up to 75% travel and fieldwork during the first two years

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated and capable of independent thinking
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting and independently/remotely
Adaptable, creative problem-solving and collaborative abilities
Ability to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety
Ability to travel within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time
Preferred: Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering, or closely related field
Preferred: Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Preferred: Current MSHA 40-hour surface and underground training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year
Reimbursable travel expenses
Mentorship and professional growth support