Geotechnical Engineer

Role accountabilities:

Arcadis works with multidisciplinary teams on hydraulic, infrastructural, and utility projects all over the world

In all these projects, the beautiful field of geotechnical engineering is the literal and figurative foundation of all these projects

That's why we are looking for an experienced geotechnical engineer

Working at Arcadis means being involved in diverse and complex geotechnical issues

The focus is on structural geotechnics such as retaining walls, foundations, quay walls, mooring piles, and reinforced soils

From designing a dike reinforcement to deep excavations and quay walls

Your tasks include independently defining, supervising, and interpreting soil investigations, as well as establishing principles based on standards and guidelines

You will perform design calculations and prepare your design reports using common geotechnical software

Additionally, you will guide junior staff in carrying out their tasks

In your designs, you pay explicit attention to economic optimization, feasibility, environmental impact, and Safety by Design

You utilize your digital skills to further standardize and automate the work and design processes

As a geotechnical designer, you are part of the Water Engineering and Maritime Infrastructure advisory group, and thus part of a vast network within Arcadis

We are an enthusiastic team of young and energetic colleagues who collaborate with highly experienced senior advisors

We have an open and cooperative work culture and constantly help each other to grow

You will collaborate with designers and engineers in both wet and dry infrastructure, and be part of Arcadis extensive international network of geotechnical experts

It's an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise both within and outside projects and contribute to innovation and automation of designs

You will have ample opportunity to delve into substantive work and tackle developments that align with your personal interests

Geotechnical engineering plays a crucial role in various project phases, from advising during the planning phase for clients, collaborating with contractors in tender consortia, to analyzing monitoring data during implementation

This spans across a wide range of public and private clients

We are involved in all phases where projects can be, from feasibility to execution design

We do this on both the client side as well the contractor side

This makes our work diverse and challenging

Some notable projects that your future team the Water Engineering Maritime Infrastructure advisory group has worked on are:

Renovation of the Afsluitdijk, the longest levee of the Netherlands

Storm Surge Barrier Nieuwpoort in Belgium

Bridges and quay walls in the historic center of Amsterdam

Many quay walls and jetties in the ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and beyond

Qualifications Experience:

As an experienced engineer, you have an entrepreneurial and professional attitude

You feel at home in a results-oriented environment, where your innovative solutions and advice can shine

You are a true team player, but you can also work excellently independently

Furthermore, you have:

• A completed academic degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a specialization in geotechnical engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience as a geotechnical designer or specialist
• Strong focus on structural geotechnics (foundations and retaining walls)
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Plaxis 2D / 3D is a plus
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
• If you have experience with hydraulic engineering structures (quay walls, mooring piles, locks, etc) and/or an affinity for programming (Python, Mathcad, VB), we definitely consider that a plus