Junior Geotechnical Specialist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 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 solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Specialist to support geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, technical reporting, and construction support activities for infrastructure, transportation, mining, dams, tunnels, marine, water, and industrial projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and technical specialists, the successful candidate will contribute to field investigations, data interpretation, geotechnical design support, and project delivery while developing technical expertise across a broad range of geotechnical disciplines. Role accountabilities:

The successful candidate will assist with planning and executing geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations, including logging, sampling, field testing, instrumentation, and monitoring activities. Support interpretation of soil, rock, groundwater, laboratory, and field data and contribute to development of geotechnical design parameters and recommendations. Assist with foundation, earthworks, slope stability, seepage, settlement, excavation, and groundwater assessments using industry-standard analytical and numerical modelling tools. Prepare calculations, figures, technical reports, and design documentation while supporting construction reviews, proposal development, project coordination, quality management, and maintenance of health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Key Attributes

Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn.

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering.

1-5 years of relevant geotechnical experience.

EIT designation or eligibility for registration.

Exposure to geotechnical investigations, design, or construction support is an asset.

Familiarity with GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, Civil 3D, or GIS software is considered an asset.

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.

The salary range for this position is $71,280-106,920. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring