Principal Geologist

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

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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 highly skilled, detail-oriented, well-organized, and dependable senior-level groundwater scientist/engineer (Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Hydrogeologist) to support our growing community. The position requires a strong background in quantitative hydrogeology (i.e., mathematical interpretation hydrogeologic systems) to assist with a variety of groundwater remediation and water resources projects throughout the US and abroad.

Role accountabilities:

• Conceptual site model (CSM) development, Remedial system conceptual design, Analytical calculations and water resource evaluations, Remedial system performance evaluation, Remediation/supply well design, Aquifer test design and analysis, Geostatistical analysis and modeling of hydrogeologic data, Application of advance analytical/numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling to support environmental remediation and water resource projects


• Advanced/state-of-the science visualization of CSM components and flow/transport modeling results, Preparation of technical reports and presentations, Design, oversight, and analysis of subsurface characterization and remediation activities, Preparation of planning documents, Installation of soil borings, Monitoring/remediation well installation, Collection of soil and water samples (e.g., vertical aquifer profiling), Geophysical investigations, Tracer tests, Interpretation and documentation of investigation results (i.e., interpretation of geologic depositional environments and hydrogeologic conditions)


• Review work products developed by junior staff and mentor, assist with technical reports, work plans, proposals, and presentations, Production of figures, maps, and graphical summaries of data trends, Conducting project-related research (historical data, regulations, etc.), Prepare and present both internal- and external-facing technical presentations, Field work/site visits will often 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 & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 15 to 20


• MS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline


• Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered/Professional Geologist (RG/PG)


• 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) Training


• Valid driver’s license / clean driving record  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in programming/groundwater-related software proficiency as well as development and application of groundwater flow and solute transport models

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

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 which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 $145,000 - $217,500. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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