Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance
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, and together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Arcadis is seeking a self‑starting and experienced Project Civil/Environmental Engineer to support an expanding portfolio of projects throughout the United States. As a Project Engineer you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, project managers, and technical experts on various activities in support of civil design and environmental permitting projects for a diverse portfolio, including projects in the energy, industrial, and transportation sectors associated with site development, reclamation, and restoration projects.
The position will require experience with federal and state environmental permitting.
Arcadis provides multiple onboarding and development programs created for our professionals that expand career growth and help drive creativity, innovation, and greater integration within our local, national, and global teams.
Role AccountabilitiesResponsibilities include working with project managers and team members to develop engineering designs for permitting or construction permits. The candidate should have demonstrated experience with the management of civil or environmental engineering projects, including land development and associated planning, soil and erosion control design, and stormwater permitting. They should also be able to analyze documentation such as technical reports, construction submittals, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to understand site characteristics (e.g., geotechnical properties, terrain, hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics) to support design development.
The candidate will review applicable regulations, permitting requirements, and standards, interpret data and regulatory constraints, and develop civil engineering designs on projects of varying complexity. They will produce quality materials within tight time frames while simultaneously managing several assignments.
This role will primarily be office‑based; however, as needed, you will conduct field assignments, including participating in face‑to‑face client, technical, and stakeholder meetings. You will be required to travel up to 15%. Additional responsibilities include delegating work and mentoring junior engineers, facilitating group meetings, and working effectively with local, national, and global technical and client teams.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or a closely related field
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience
- Fluency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, or other terrain modeling design software
- Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (e.g., Hydro
CAD, WinTR-55, Pond Pack, HEC-RAS)
- Master of Science in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or a closely related field
- OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER Training
- Professional Engineering license(s)
- Certification as a Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
- VADEQ‑Certified Plan Reviewer and Inspector for Erosion and Sediment Control and/or for Stormwater Management
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and all others are strongly encouraged to apply. We hold ourselves to account for equality and inclusion, providing a great place to work for all our people.
Benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions include medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accident and disease, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, optional 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 $82,400 – $123,600, varying by experience, education, and location.
Location:
United States (various regions). Salary range: $82,400 – $123,600. Current postings:
Detroit Metropolitan Area – $71,711 – $90,000;
Birmingham, MI – $70,000 – $90,000.
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