Field Scientist – Geologist

Arcadis

. Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,200 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation, with strong capabilities in data analysis, technical report writing, and project management. Proficient in conducting fieldwork, including soil and groundwater sampling, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Site CharacterizationTechnical Report WritingGroundwater SamplingOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER TrainingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Soil SamplingGroundwater Well InstallationData AnalysisCost EstimationRegulatory File ReviewProposal WritingHealth and Safety PlanningFieldwork CoordinationSubcontractor OversightIncident Response Recovery

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationTeam CollaborationCreative Problem-SolvingSelf-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science in GeologyMaster of Science in GeologyValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceHydrogeologyRemediationHealth and Safety RegulationsEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
Prepare subcontracts and oversee subcontractor work
Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
Coordinate tasks, compile and interpret data, prepare cost estimates and health and safety plans
Conduct regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establish subcontracts
Conduct fieldwork including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling
Oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation
Perform groundwater sampling, remediation system operation and maintenance, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, and subcontractor oversight
Support regional and national emergency response teams, including incident response recovery
Perform office-based task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications
Work under trained incident responders during unforeseen incidents, potentially outside standard business hours
Travel regionally up to 1–2 days per week on average and within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
Valid driver's license
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting, independently, and remotely
Self-motivated with independent thinking
Adaptable, creative problem-solving and collaborative abilities
Willingness to conduct regional business travel and occasional U.S. travel for multiple weeks
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (preferred)
Master of Science degree in Geology or closely related field (preferred)

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