Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Engineer

About the Role

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Scientist or Environmental Engineer to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role is slated to start in January 2027. We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational and team building skills, who feels comfortable with a dynamic workflow. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. You will work alongside Senior Scientists and Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. This opportunity is to support our growing emerging contaminant project portfolio and remediation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Program support for a diverse portfolio of environmental assessment and remediation projects, catering to both the US Federal Government and industrial clients.
• Actively participate in field investigations, sampling activities, pilot programs, and full-scale remedial efforts.
• Engage in face-to-face meetings with clients, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
• Operation and maintenance oversight for remediation systems (water and vapor treatment).
• Design and oversight of system improvement projects and upgrades.
• Soil and groundwater investigation and sample collection.
• Site characterization, remedial design, and feasibility studies.
• Data compilation, evaluation, and QA/QC.
• Report writing, permitting, and cost estimating support.
• Coordination with project managers and senior engineering staff.
• Interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data to prepare engineering designs, permit applications, and construction-related documents.
• Environmental remediation design tasks, including soil and groundwater remedial system and in-situ technology treatment design and assessments.
• Supporting emergency response teams for unforeseen incidents (e.g., train derailments, pipeline releases).
• Fieldwork may include overseeing drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys.
• Travel and fieldwork are required.

Travel Requirements

• 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.
• Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth.
• By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%.
• Travel expenses are reimbursable.
• Emergency response support may require unanticipated travel and work outside standard business hours.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Engineering, or closely related field (e.g., environmental, biological, physical science).
• Strong organizational and team building skills.
• Comfortable with a dynamic workflow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Geology, Engineering or closely related field (e.g., environmental, biological, physical science).
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• EIT Certification for those pursuing an engineering degree.