Environmental Engineer

Arcadis•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer to join our team in Syracuse, NY.  This role is slated to start in June 2026.  Candidates graduating in May 2026 are encouraged to apply.  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, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. This opportunity is to support our growing emerging contaminant project portfolio and remediation capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science) 
proficiency in Microsoft Office
strong communication skills
a focus on health and safety
excellent teambuilding and organizational abilities
self-motivated
exhibit independent thinking
ability to work successfully and efficiently in a team setting, as well as independently/remotely

Nice To Haves

EIT Certification 
Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science) 
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training  
Experience with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) with planning and performing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
Civil/Environmental engineering design including land development planning, hydraulic modeling/calculations, erosion and sediment control evaluations and layout, and earthwork site design
Assist with developing permit/construction-level drawings and details, preparing technical specifications, and construction cost evaluation/estimating
Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors. 
Perform fieldwork  with a focus on health and safety and which may include soil, sediment, surface water and/or groundwater sampling, geotechnical investigations, and construction oversight. 
Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda  
Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.