Junior Resident Engineer - Sustainability

Arcadis • Newark, NJ

9h • $70,000 - $84,000

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. Role Description: Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Resident Engineer - Sustainability to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor. The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey. This is more than just a job — it's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world. If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact — while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry — this is your moment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or related field (recent graduate or up to 1 year of experience).
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, green building, or infrastructure (coursework, internships, or research experience welcome).
• Familiarity with LEED, Envision, or related frameworks preferred; interest in learning GDC's REIM framework required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to project management or data visualization tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with REIM-focused sustainability workshops and design charrettes for project teams.
• Help refine and maintain sustainability specifications, checklists, and guidance documents.
• Assist in preparing training and educational materials in support of REIM's goal of building capacity among the future workforce, small businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Attend construction management (CM) meetings and participate in periodic site visits.
• Support orientation sessions for CM teams and contractors on sustainability/REIM requirements.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking construction submittals, ensuring they are routed to the appropriate team members for review in alignment with REIM specifications.
• Help organize and track sustainability documentation provided by contractors in support of GDC's Key Performance Indicators (KPI) dashboard.
• Assist in preparing submissions to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)

Benefits

• 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 $70,000 - $84,000.
• Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees