Geotechnical​/Environmental Engineer

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.

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer to join our team in Hoffman Estates, IL. We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational and team building skills, who feels comfortable with a dynamic workflow. As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. You will work alongside Senior Scientists, Engineers, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse utility expansion, environmental assessment, and remediation projects.

Our services encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at geotechnical and environmental support for utility clients. You will specialize in providing program support for a diverse portfolio of projects. You will actively participate in field investigations, sampling activities, and construction oversight. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in fostering effective communication by engaging in face‑to‑face meetings with contractors, clients, technical teams, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities may include a combination of field and office related tasks and will include periodic travel.

• Operation and maintenance oversight for remediation systems (both water and vapor treatment systems)
• Soil and groundwater investigation and sample collection
• Site characterization and feasibility studies
• Data compilation, evaluation, and QA/QC
• Report writing, permitting, cost estimating support
• Coordination with project managers and senior engineering staff

The successful candidate will be involved in interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data in order to prepare engineering parameters, permit applications, and construction‑related documents. This position will require travel and field work. In summary, an ideal candidate for the position would have proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, a focus on health and safety, and excellent team‑building and organizational abilities.

Field work will require daily regional business travel. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. A valid driver’s license is required. Travel expenses are reimbursable.

• BS in Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil, or related engineering field

• EIT Certification

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters, and it’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

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 $53,094–$84,950.

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