Environmental Engineer

Role description 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. Our services encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at engineering design and optimization support for treatment systems. You will specialize in providing program support for a diverse portfolio of projects underway, catering to both the US Federal Government and industrial clients. You will actively participate in field investigations, sampling activities, pilot programs, and full-scale remedial efforts. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in fostering effective communication by engaging in face-to-face meetings with clients, technical teams, and other stakeholders. These responsibilities may include: 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. The successful candidate will be involved in interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data in order to prepare engineering designs, permit applications, and construction-related documents. Environmental remediation design tasks, including soil and groundwater remedial system and in-situ technology treatment design and assessments, are also a part of this role. 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 team‑building and organizational abilities. These attributes will contribute to their success in the role and enable them to make valuable contributions to projects. Ideal candidates will also be self‑motivated and exhibit independent thinking and have the ability to work successfully and efficiently in a team setting, as well as independently/remotely. Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1–2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%. Travel expenses are reimbursable. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., environmental, biological, physical science). Preferred Qualifications EIT Certification. Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., 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. 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 $54,648 – $81,972. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Equal Opportunity and Diversity We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ARCADIS Group