Geotechnical Engineer – Water Management

Arcadis

Geotechnical Engineer delivering dam, levee, floodwall, and hydraulic-structure projects for Arcadis, a sustainable design and engineering consultancy. Leading analyses, investigations, design packages, and construction oversight across Louisiana water-management teams.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeMetairie • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Geotechnical Engineering with a focus on flood risk reduction, hydraulic structure analysis, and project management. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring timely project delivery.

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Geotechnical EngineeringEIT/PE CertificationProject ManagementGINT ProficiencyHydraulic Structure Analysis

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Hard Skills

Geotechnical AnalysisDesign of Heavy Civil StructuresField Investigation PlanningSeepage AnalysisStability AnalysisFoundation AnalysisSettlement AnalysisConstruction AdministrationBid Package PreparationInstrumentation Data Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringClient PartnershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GINTSEEPWSLOPEWCWALSHTPYWallLPILEGROUP

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationPE Certification

Industry Keywords

Flood Risk ReductionWaterfront InfrastructureDam SafetyLevee DesignHydraulic Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver engineering and consulting services for flood risk reduction, waterfront infrastructure resilience, dam safety, lock and navigation structure design, and related projects
Perform geotechnical analyses for levees, dams, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures
Prepare geotechnical recommendations supporting designs, drawings, specifications, and reports
Collaborate with Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers in the multidisciplinary Water Management team
Evaluate instrumentation-system data at levees, spillways, outlet works, and slopes
Plan and coordinate geotechnical field investigations
Design and analyze heavy civil and earthen structures
Prepare design and bid packages for permitting and construction
Coordinate and oversee construction administration and inspection services
Plan field exploration and laboratory testing programs
Partner with clients and internal leaders to define project scope, develop solutions, and ensure on-time delivery
Mentor entry-level engineers
Travel to project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical experience
EIT/PE Certification
Experience managing project teams and collaborating with other technical disciplines
Proficiency with gINT, SEEPW, SLOPEW, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, and GROUP
Experience analyzing dams, levees, cofferdams, and foundations for hydraulic structures
Experience with seepage, static and seismic stability, liquefaction, deformation, foundation, and settlement analyses
Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, safety audits, and construction oversight activities as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accrued per year
Skills-based career development approach
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination commitment