Water Resiliency Engineer - Long Island City, NY at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Long Island City, New York

Job Description:

Arcadis seeks a resilience Planner / Engineer, to join our Water Management, Urban and Coastal Resiliency Team in Long Island City, NY.

With the support of one of the industry's leading technical and professional staffs, you will support a growing base of projects throughout the northeastern market with private, federal, state, and local government clients related to hazard mitigation and resilience planning, policy, project development, feasibility studies, engineering design, as well as project funding and implementation. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual looking for career growth. This position will offer you an excellent opportunity to learn and grow professionally while working on a wide variety of projects alongside dedicated and experienced professionals.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and technical support for an existing and expanding client base in relation to coastal protection, stormwater management, groundwater, benefit cost analysis, environmental and social impact analysis, and other resilience needs


• Project and task support, including collaborating with an integrated team of multi-disciplinary planners, engineers, and other disciplines


• Ability to meeting project schedules, task budgets and quality objectives


• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously, as well as providing technical expertise and experience on other related projects


• Permitting and policy reviews


• Assisting with the identification and description of cost effective, technically feasible, and environmentally sound resilience actions


• Participate in client and project development, track opportunities, identify client needs, and assist with proposals and marketing materials


• Ambassador for the local and national team, including representing Arcadis at conferences and other industry related events


• Mentor and be mentored, vertically and horizontally, to ensure shared knowledge and growth across the team

Desired Skills / Attributes:

• A collaborative and communicative approach


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Alignment with Arcadis' mission to "Improve Quality of Life"


• Fa miliarity/ Experience with

- ArcGIS, GIS map creation, geodatabase design, and feature/attribute editing
- CAD software, such as AutoCAD and Revit
- Programming experience (R, python)
- Numerical modeling of flows in coastal, estuarine or riverine environments highly useful

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Urban Planning, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or a related field of study
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of ArcGIS and basic skills in GIS map creation, geodatabase design, and feature/attribute editing
  
  


• Experience with CAD, Revit, R, python
  
  


• P revious experience with numerical modeling of flows in coastal, estuarine or riverine environments highly useful
  
  

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Water is the world's most critical resource. At Arcadis, we work tirelessly to help protect this natural resource, focusing on the entire water cycle. From source to tap, managing rivers and coast zones, urban and rural water supply, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels, our specialists, engineers and scientists help address all of the challenges facing water. Using cutting-edge technologies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and tapping into global learning development resources, we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water services that support the demand of a rapidly changing world. Join our team to start improving quality of life today.

EEO statement

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.