Junior Environmental Analyst

Arcadis

Environmental Analyst focusing on biodiversity in SP and BH at Arcadis. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and interpret ecological data.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare technical reports focused on biodiversity (fauna, flora, ecosystems) under the guidance of project coordination and the project team.
Compile species lists and databases, including searching and compiling information from scientific publications and public databases about species and conservation-relevant areas.
Analyze and interpret data from field surveys or secondary sources.
Assess risks, impacts, dependencies, and opportunities related to biodiversity across various types of projects in different economic sectors (infrastructure, energy, mining, transportation, among others).
Participate in the development of biodiversity solutions and strategies, contributing to innovation and the technical quality of projects.
Support the preparation of biodiversity plans and programs, including mitigation, monitoring, offsetting, and ecological restoration actions.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring integration across environmental components and consistency of deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Biology or related fields, with an emphasis on ecology and conservation.
Intermediate/advanced English desirable (particularly reading);
Will be based in São Paulo (SP) or Belo Horizonte (BH) with availability to travel;
Hybrid working model.
Software knowledge: Required: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Desirable: Basic GIS knowledge for spatial analyses: Google Earth, QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
Technical knowledge: Required: Ecology; Zoology and/or Botany; Basic knowledge of the different Brazilian biomes and general understanding of ecology, conservation, and national and international instruments/initiatives for biodiversity protection and conservation.
Technical writing skills for producing technical reports.
Proficiency with word processors (Word) and basic tools.
Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel) for structuring species databases (fauna and flora), basic statistical analyses, and producing charts and tables.
Proficiency in producing presentations (PowerPoint) detailing methodology and results of studies/projects.
Interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication, organization, proactivity, flexibility to work with different types of analyses and projects/sectors, and commitment to producing high-quality technical materials.
Desirable: knowledge of environmental licensing processes, environmental impact assessment methodology, and good environmental management practices.
Desirable: familiarity with IFC Performance Standards, particularly PS6 - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources. Additional desirable knowledge: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); federal, state and municipal environmental licensing procedures; application of IFC Performance Standards; basics of ecosystem services and environmental impact mitigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Availability to perform fieldwork when required, according to project needs.
Our ambition is to be the employer of choice and to provide an excellent workplace for all our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

EcologyZoologyBotanyTechnical writingStatistical analysisData analysisBiodiversity assessmentSpecies database managementEcological restorationEnvironmental impact assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizationProactivityFlexibilityCollaborationAttention to detailCommitment to qualityInnovation