Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer

Arcadis•Hoffman Estates, IL

1d•$85

About The Position

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 could include a combination of field and office related tasks, and will include periodic travel. 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 teambuilding and organizational abilities. These attributes will contribute to their success in the role and enable them to make valuable contributions to projects. 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.

Requirements

BS in Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil, or related engineering field
proficiency in Microsoft Office
strong communication skills
a focus on health and safety
excellent teambuilding and organizational abilities
valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

EIT Certification

Responsibilities

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