Geotechnical Engineer II

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer to join our team in either Syracuse, NY, Arlington, VA, or Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and team‑building skills and is comfortable with a dynamic workflow.

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

• Operation and maintenance oversight for remediation 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 interpret and evaluate field and analytical data to prepare engineering parameters, permit applications, and construction‑related documents. Field work will require daily regional business travel.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an appropriate area of engineering
• 3 years’ relevant experience in engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Good technical writing skills
• Advanced research, data gathering and analysis skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• May hold or be working towards an advanced degree (M.Eng., MS, MBA, etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant national standards and codes of practice
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training
• Proficiency in CADD and Civil 3D
• Proficiency in Geo Studio, LPile, Prosheet, Shoring Suite, Open Ground
• Technical design skills or working knowledge preferred in sheet pile design, retaining wall structures, slope stability calculations, foundation design (shallow and deep), excavation stability options, and in‑situ stabilization and solidification
• Field experience with geotechnical sampling including Cone Penetrometer Testing, Standard Penetration Testing with split spoons, macrocore and DPT; field construction experience including pile installation, retaining structures installation, excavation oversight, slope stability improvements, and in‑situ stabilization and solidification preferred

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and 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 $64,152 – $96,228.

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

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.