Geotechnical Engineer II

Arcadis; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer to join our Dallas, TX team. The role involves overseeing remediation systems, performing soil and groundwater investigations, and coordinating with various stakeholders, including project managers and senior engineers.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong Microsoft Office skills, and at least 3 years' relevant experience. Teamwork and effective communication are essential for success in this position, which includes fieldwork requiring regional travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in engineering.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Advanced research, data gathering and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remediation systems operation and maintenance.
• Conduct soil and groundwater investigation and sample collection.
• Prepare engineering parameters and permit applications.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team building skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering area

Job description

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.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Geotechnical/Environmental Engineer to join our team in either Syracuse, NY, Arlington, VA, or Dallas, TX. 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.

Role accountabilities

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.

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 include a combination of field and office related tasks and will include occasional travel.

• 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 be involved in interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data in order to prepare engineering parameters, permit applications, and construction‑related documents.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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