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Environmental Scientist 1
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$83,360 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Role accountabilities:
As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will also be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, construction and operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.Your core duties will include:
- Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
- Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
- Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field in accordance with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- BA or BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NCDEQ environmental regulations and SOPs
- Current
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR / 8 HR
training- Previous industry, consulting, or regulatory internship experience
- 1 year experience in the field is preferred but not required Why Arcadis?
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs