Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

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 self-motivated, experienced Project Engineer in Minneapolis, MN with an environmental or geotechnical background 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 to support civil, design, geotechnical, and environmental permitting projects. Our diverse portfolio includes site development, reclamation, and restoration projects in the energy, industrial, and mining sectors. This position requires experience with federal and state environmental permitting.

Role accountabilities:

This role offers a dynamic mix of feasibility studies, design, construction quality assurance, and client engagement, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the mining sector. You will also analyze technical reports, construction submittals, maps, drawings, test results, and aerial photographs to understand site characteristics (e.g., geotechnical properties, terrain, and hydrologic and hydraulic conditions) and support design development.

Key responsibilities include:

Working as a key participant in our Mining Sector Team, providing technical leadership and contributing to critical projects.

Applying geologic and/or geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation efforts.

Performing engineering reviews and providing key input on large-scale, complex projects across the US and internationally.

Mentoring and developing mid-level and junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Supporting business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.

Serving as, or working toward becoming, the Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.

This position may involve up to 25% travel to client sites and meetings within North America.

Qualifications &

Experience:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental, Civil, Geologic, or Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field

Minimum 10 years of professional experience

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science in Environmental, Civil, Geologic, or Geotechnical Engineering or closely related fieldOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and geotechnical modeling software (e.g., Geo Studio, FLAC, PLAXIS)
Expertise in mine slope stability analysis, tailings dam design and siting, and soft-ground mechanics

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…