Water Engineer Co-Op at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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 currently seeking a Water Engineer Co-Op for the Fall 2024-Winter 2025 season to support our Water Group in Philadelphia, PA! We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

In Engineering, you'll create some of the world's most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

Role accountabilities:

The primary focus of this co-op will be planning, design and construction administration for many project opportunities including: water, wastewater, stormwater and water management. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual who possesses the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly. To be successful in this position the candidate will need clear and concise verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff and clients. Position includes, but is not limited to:

• Work on water / wastewater / stormwater treatment and conveyance including planning, process evaluations, project design, permitting and construction administration as well as developing design reports and construction documents.
• Projects can involve facilities planning and design for treatment plants, pumping systems, pipelines, green infrastructure and flood protection.
• Fieldwork such as conducting site visits, sampling, analyzing data for water quality, technology evaluations and plant operations information, process troubleshooting and optimization, as well as condition assessments and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.
• Client facing tasks--preparing and conducting effective presentations, participating in client meetings and interacting with stakeholders in office and field settings.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager or Sr. Engineers, assist in the development of project scopes and budgets

Qualifications & Experience:

Desired Skills / Attributes:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organization, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple, unique assignments with varying deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program for Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Consulting Engineering, municipal work, or construction.
• Active membership/leadership in environmental and/or engineering professional societies.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. 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.

Arcadis offers benefits for part-time, as-needed positions. These benefits include EAP, 401K, and optional well-being benefits. The salary range for this position is $16.10 - $26.90 / hr.

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