Coastal and Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer

Arcadis is seeking a Coastal and Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer for its Water Management/Climate Adaptation team in Sacramento, CA. The role involves leading the design and implementation of climate resilience projects, mentoring junior staff, conducting risk assessments, and developing sustainable flood protection solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including advanced degrees and a PE license. The position requires effective communication skills and project management abilities.
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Role Description:

Arcadis is looking for an experienced Coastal and Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer to join our Water Management/Climate Adaptation team in San Francisco Bay Area.

Arcadis’ Water Management/Climate Adaptation practice focuses on delivering innovative and transformative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change and coastal hazards while improving quality of life. We work on a diverse range of projects that include designing sustainable stormwater management systems, enhancing flood defenses, and developing adaptive strategies for coastal and inland communities and waterways. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to improving the resilience of coastal and inland environments through cutting-edge engineering and strategic planning.

Role Accountabilities:

As a Coastal and Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer, you will use your expertise in climate resilience and adaptation strategies to lead the design and implementation of waterfront and coastal resilience and climate adaptation projects for clients across the United States. Additional responsibilities include:
• Mentoring and overseeing junior engineers and staff
• Conducting climate change impact and risk assessments on water infrastructure assets and developing technical solutions to mitigate the risk and increase the resilience of such assets.
• Designing coastal and waterfront flood protection and nature-based solutions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on water resources and resiliency projects.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, project proposals, and design documentation.
• Evaluating and implementing sustainable stormwater management and flood control solutions.
• Supporting business development activities, including supporting strategy, preparing proposals, and fostering positive relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Traveling (up to 20%) for project site visits, client meetings, planning, or overseeing construction activities, depending on project needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal Engineering, or a related field
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure design and implementation

Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree or PhD in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) License [registered in appropriate geography]
• Structural design experience
• Experience in navigable waterways
• Experience in developing design plans and specifications for and/or implementing coastal resilience and waterfront projects
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both in-person and virtually
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead teams and manage resources

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.

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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 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 well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97,600 - $168,00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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