Geologist

Opened Recently Atlanta, Georgia, United States Technical & Specialist 08/20/2021

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geologist to join our firm in Atlanta, GA.

This mid-level position will be involved in various activities which support a diverse portfolio of environmental assessment and restoration projects.

This position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.

The desired candidate will possess great attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Applicants should be solution oriented and have independent critical thinking skills to work as a productive member of high-performance teams.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of tasks and projects, and be client focused.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Perform fieldwork which may include drilling oversight for soil sampling and/or groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling
• Coordinate and lead field teams
• Prepare basic technical reports from start to finish, and co-author larger, more complex reports
• Working effectively with project teams, clients, and all other stakeholders
• Field data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Preparation of visual, graphical, and tabular summaries of environmental data and trends
• Preparing cost estimates and proposals
• Conducting project related research (historical data, regulations, etc.)

Key Attributes:

• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience working with different drilling methods, including bedrock drilling
• Proficiency with MS Office Software
• Willing to participate in emergency response activities
  – may require night, weekend and/or quick response work

This position requires both field and office work; the successful candidate should expect to be in the field/traveling up to 50% of the time.

Candidates must have a good driving record, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods.

Field work may be performed at project sites with environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, etc.) that has been impacted with hazardous substances and/or hazardous wastes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• 2 years of experience in environmental consulting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Geology, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Geologists-in-Training or Professional Geologist License
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes.

Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles.

Work alongside the industry’s foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results.

We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge.

Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way.

Arcadis.

Improving quality of life.

Now more than ever, businesses and governments recognize the need to incorporate environmental concerns into their decision making.

As the leader in global environmental services, Arcadis has provided groundbreaking sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most complex projects.

We wrote the book on environmental remediation, and our experts continue to pioneer the development and application of cutting-edge approaches in environmental planning, site evaluation, environmental construction and strategic environmental consulting.

We are encouraged to innovate, apply emerging technologies and develop better solutions through global learning opportunities and workshops.

Our team improves quality of life for our clients and their communities.

Join us today!

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