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Scientist 1 (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer)

Arcadis

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/11/2026

Compensation

$70,304 - $89,424 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY2026100% approval+19% YoY
✓ Established sponsor

Job description

As a Scientist 1 at Arcadis, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on environmental investigation, remediation, and permitting projects. This role is ideal for individuals seeking career growth in environmental consulting. You will engage in both fieldwork and office-based tasks, contributing to various project phases. The position offers opportunities to develop essential skills in the environmental industry.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience in the environmental industry
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

  • Conduct groundwater and soil sample collection and install groundwater monitoring wells.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project team members on job sites.
  • Collect and record environmental data to support site model development and contamination delineation.
  • Assist in writing technical reports and documentation.
  • Help organize and plan field events, equipment rentals, and subcontractor scheduling.

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

31

FY2026

Approval rate

100.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

28

FY2026

Entry-level share

21.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-76%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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