Location
Metairie, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$115,000 - $165,000 per year
Job description
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the National Water Management Team and Water South team. This role focuses on delivering impactful projects that support communities across the country, involving collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will perform geotechnical analyses for various hydraulic structures and contribute to project execution while mentoring entry-level engineers. This position offers opportunities for increased ownership and career growth within a globally recognized leader in water engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical experience.
- EIT/PE Certification.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
- Experience in managing project teams and collaborating with other technical disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engineering and consulting services for projects focused on flood risk reduction and waterfront infrastructure resilience.
- Prepare geotechnical recommendations that aid in the development of designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary Water Management team to deliver innovative designs.
- Evaluate data from instrumentation systems at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes.
- Assist in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
- Design and analyze heavy civil and earthen structures, preparing design/bid packages for permitting and construction.
- Plan field exploration and laboratory testing programs.
- Mentor entry-level engineers and contribute to their professional development.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
31
FY2026
Approval rate
100.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
28
FY2026
Entry-level share
21.4%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+19%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-76%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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