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Civil Engineer (Stormwater/Flood Protection)

Arcadis

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Metairie, LA · Posted October 1, 2026

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About the job

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 looking for a Civil Engineer to support our Water sector. This role can be based out of any of the following Arcadis offices: Baton Rouge, LA or Metairie, LA.

We are looking for a candidate with experience ranging from concept level planning to the preparation of detailed engineering designs and construction specifications for municipal drainage and water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Project examples for this role may include condition assessments, rehabilitation and/or new construction of open channel and subsurface drainage collection systems, drainage pumping stations, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and sanitary sewer lift stations. There will be a focus on system hydraulic design, project layout, geometrics, and survey control; grading and drainage design; and subsurface utility coordination and relocation.

Role accountabilities:

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a design team in the preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, design drawings, contract specifications and using guidelines from federal, state, regional, and municipal agencies and overseeing the preparation of construction quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates. You will have the ability to think in an innovative and entrepreneurial manner to deliver the very best solutions to our clients.

Other responsibilities include:

Provide technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor.

Navigate local and state permitting requirements to obtain regulatory approvals.

Supervise and support the work of others while mentoring junior level staff.

Work directly with clients to identify needs, develop solutions, and grow relationships with target clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

8 years or more of relevant experience

BS degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in Louisiana

Key Skills/Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and related drainage/water systems design tools.

Client-facing experience and ability to develop contacts and relationships.

Ability to produce quality materials on schedule while managing multiple projects.

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. 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 employer. 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 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 $100,000 - $135,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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