Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Engineer

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) Practitioner (Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, or Environmental or Health & Safety area disciplines) to support national and regional EDD projects and programs, including site evaluation, research, and report writing.

While this position requires both field and office work, the ideal candidate will be located in one of the areas listed above and can expect to spend up to 40 to 50% of their time in the field (mainly regional).   

As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. With your expertise in environmental science / environmental engineering, you will work closely with Arcadis’ established EDD Community of Practice group to develop technical assessment and writing skills to support Phase I ESA projects and support the Practice by producing high quality work products for our clients, in accordance with the ASTM International (ASTM) Designation: E1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM E1527-21). 

Role accountabilities:

In this role, your responsibilities will involve working with the EDD Community of Practice to conduct Phase I ESAs and associated projects. Activities will include conducting site visits at retail, commercial, and manufacturing facilities, conducting interviews with property representatives and government agencies, and file review requests. You will be responsible for documenting field observations, interview details, and photographic evidence in a clear and factual manner.  

Another crucial aspect of your role will be data review and research tasks, including evaluation of historical records (such as maps and aerial photographs, and prior reports), remediation reports, and environmental database records and associated permits, and to identify and conduct further research with appropriate regulatory agencies as needed to meet the ASTM standard or client needs. You will provide support in writing and preparing technical reports, summarizing those key records as they pertain to potential environmental conditions at a property, and will contribute to preparation of figures and other graphical representations to include in Phase I or other due diligence reports. You will also provide input regarding potential environmental conditions and risks, and the approach to evaluating those risks (i.e., Phase II ESA).  

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Understand the process and contents of ASTM E1527-21 for conducting Phase I ESAs.
• Work closely with Arcadis’ established EDD Community of Practice group to develop technical assessment and writing skills to support Phase I ESA and other EDD projects.
• Interact with clients and site contacts to conduct site visits, interviews with property representatives and government agencies, and file reviews.
• Document site observations, interview details, and photographic evidence from site visits in a clear and succinct manner.
• Review documents and summarize key historical information, remedial activities and outcomes, environmental database listings and regulatory permits, and conduct further research with appropriate agencies as necessary to meet the ASTM standard or other client needs.
• Summarize the evaluation of relevant data within the Phase I ESA framework, using provided templates, to produce high quality work products for our clients.
• Provide input regarding potential environmental risks, and the possible approach to evaluating those risks (i.e., Phase II ESA).

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record and be prepared to work outside in potentially inclement weather conditions. 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 waste, and at facilities with manufacturing activities that are proprietary. Work may also be conducted at locations where discretion and exceptional professional demeanor is required, due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the Phase I ESA process.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmenta