Geologist

Arcadis

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHighlands Ranch • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,204 - $82,805 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 project management, technical report writing, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in conducting fieldwork and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure health and safety standards are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Site CharacterizationTechnical Report WritingHealth And Safety ComplianceProject ManagementOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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Hard Skills

Site InspectionsSoil SamplingGroundwater SamplingVapor SamplingDrilling OversightRemediation System OperationData CompilationCost EstimationWork Plan DevelopmentRegulatory File Reviews

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCreative Problem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In GeologyMaster’s Degree In Geology

Industry Keywords

Environmental RemediationEmergency ResponseHealth And Safety PlansSubcontractor OversightFieldwork

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
Conduct site inspections, drilling and well-installation oversight, and soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling
Operate and maintain remediation systems
Oversee subcontractors
Perform task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health and safety plan preparation, work plan development, technical report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and subcontract establishment
Collaborate with engineering disciplines, hydrologists, and geologists
Support national emergency response teams for incidents such as train derailments and pipeline releases
Work under trained incident responders to protect human health and the environment
Perform occasional unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
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