Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their National Water Management Team and Water South team in Little Rock, AR. The role involves delivering engineering and consulting services for projects focused on shoreline stability, flood risk reduction, and waterfront infrastructure resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of geotechnical experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain license in Arkansas within 3 months

Responsibilities

• Leading geotechnical projects related to water management, flood resiliency, and general infrastructure design
• Geotechnical analyses for levees, dams, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures
• Preparation of geotechnical recommendations for designs, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Data evaluation of instrumentation systems at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes
• Assisting in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations
• Reviewing boring logs and laboratory data
• Working in a multi-disciplinary Water Management team to deliver innovative designs
• Design and analyses of heavy civil and earthen structures
• Planning field exploration and laboratory testing programs
• Possible travel required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight

Benefits

• Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.