Staff Geologist

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 a Staff Geologist to join our mining service delivery team in Salt Lake City, UT. While this position requires both field and office work, the candidate should expect to spend 25 to 40% of their time in the field.

This position will start immediately, and would be based out of the Salt Lake City, Utah office. You will have the opportunity to join a team in Salt Lake City that prioritizes mentorship and your professional growth. The team is committed to supporting your success and providing guidance as you navigate your role.

As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. You will work alongside Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment, design, and remediation projects.

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 oversee teams conducting drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, 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

• Plan and implement site investigations, field studies, remediation programs, and mine-related process evaluations in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
• Conduct and oversee field activities, including environmental sampling, drilling and well installation oversight, pilot testing, and operation and maintenance of treatment systems
• Coordinate and manage laboratory testing programs, including routine and specialized analytical methods, to support environmental, mining, and water treatment projects
• Analyze and interpret technical data; prepare reports, cost estimates, health and safety plans, regulatory reviews, proposals, and other project deliverables
• Support the design and execution of bench-scale and pilot studies through technical calculations, process evaluations, and development of P&IDs and testing plans

Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure successful project execution.

Collaborate with engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, and other technical specialists to develop practical and innovative solutions.

Mentor and support junior staff through technical guidance, field training, and professional development opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will

demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member.

In summary, this position encompasses both office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications) as well as field work.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
• 4+ years of experience in geology, geochemistry, or engineering field
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• MSHA 24-hour New Miner training
• Experience in geochemistry or chemical engineering with a focus on metals and radionuclides as well as experience in an environmental analytical laboratory

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68,400- $102,600.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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