Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs at Arcadis with Visa Sponsorship
Arcadis hires Electrical Systems Engineers across infrastructure, energy, and built environment consulting projects in the U.S. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a credible target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in electrical systems design or delivery.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Resilience Water Business Line of Arcadis is searching for a Control Systems Engineer/Programmer to join our world class consulting firm in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have studied computer control systems, logic systems, and industrial controls. The primary focus of this role will be to provide senior level process control systems programming and design in a multi-discipline team environment for the collection, treatment, and distribution of water for public use.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Control Systems Engineer/Programmer, you will support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other industrial facilities. The role involves providing engineering services during construction phases, encompassing activities such as reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information). In this role, you will develop and review unit process control logic within PLC platforms and design graphical HMIs, OITs, data archiving, and reporting solutions across various technologies. You will create clear, accurate documentation and technical memorandums while applying your expertise to execute SCADA projects from initial design through startup and turnover. This role includes performing factory acceptance testing, field checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems as well as identifying critical issues across process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. You will mentor junior engineers and support project planning by preparing budgets, cost estimates, and execution strategies for SCADA and instrumentation control assignments. Additionally, you will develop technical and design criteria, including P&IDs, SCADA block diagrams, control narratives, schematics, panel layouts, instrument sizing, and interconnection diagrams while providing I&C design to advance plant automation efforts. Some travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, safety audits, planning activities, or construction oversight based on project needs.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
To be successful in this position the candidate will need to be performance-driven, team-oriented and outgoing with a committed work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook) is also required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Academic emphasis on computer controls, logic systems and industrial controls.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineer in Training (EIT) license or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Modicon PLCs and their use.
Knowledge of HMI graphics development using Aveva System Platform, Inductive Ignition, GE iFix, or VT SCADA.
Knowledge of compliance reporting software using SQL, SSRS, Crystal Reports, or Dream Reports.
Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu, or other graphic drafting development software.
Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.
* Experience working for a consulting engineering firm or systems integrator.
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
BENEFITS
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $80,461 - $132,761. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Resilience Water Business Line of Arcadis is searching for a Control Systems Engineer/Programmer to join our world class consulting firm in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have studied computer control systems, logic systems, and industrial controls. The primary focus of this role will be to provide senior level process control systems programming and design in a multi-discipline team environment for the collection, treatment, and distribution of water for public use.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Control Systems Engineer/Programmer, you will support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other industrial facilities. The role involves providing engineering services during construction phases, encompassing activities such as reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information). In this role, you will develop and review unit process control logic within PLC platforms and design graphical HMIs, OITs, data archiving, and reporting solutions across various technologies. You will create clear, accurate documentation and technical memorandums while applying your expertise to execute SCADA projects from initial design through startup and turnover. This role includes performing factory acceptance testing, field checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems as well as identifying critical issues across process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. You will mentor junior engineers and support project planning by preparing budgets, cost estimates, and execution strategies for SCADA and instrumentation control assignments. Additionally, you will develop technical and design criteria, including P&IDs, SCADA block diagrams, control narratives, schematics, panel layouts, instrument sizing, and interconnection diagrams while providing I&C design to advance plant automation efforts. Some travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, safety audits, planning activities, or construction oversight based on project needs.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
To be successful in this position the candidate will need to be performance-driven, team-oriented and outgoing with a committed work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook) is also required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Academic emphasis on computer controls, logic systems and industrial controls.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineer in Training (EIT) license or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Modicon PLCs and their use.
Knowledge of HMI graphics development using Aveva System Platform, Inductive Ignition, GE iFix, or VT SCADA.
Knowledge of compliance reporting software using SQL, SSRS, Crystal Reports, or Dream Reports.
Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu, or other graphic drafting development software.
Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.
* Experience working for a consulting engineering firm or systems integrator.
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
BENEFITS
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $80,461 - $132,761. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Align your credentials to U.S. engineering standards
Arcadis projects often require work on regulated infrastructure, so having or pursuing a PE license signals serious intent to U.S. hiring managers. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get it evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential assessment service before applying.
Target Arcadis offices near major infrastructure projects
Arcadis staffs electrical engineers closest to active project delivery, especially in energy transition and water infrastructure. Offices in cities with large public works pipelines, like Houston, Denver, or New York, see more consistent electrical engineering hiring than smaller regional offices.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Arcadis roles by visa type
Arcadis posts roles across multiple lines of business, and not every position is actively set up for sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Arcadis openings where visa sponsorship is confirmed, saving time on applications that won't go anywhere.
Understand how Arcadis structures the LCA before your offer
Before Arcadis can file your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to the DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and role level. Knowing this step exists helps you ask informed questions during the offer stage.
Frame your specialty occupation case around project deliverables
For H-1B approval, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Electrical systems engineering at a consulting firm like Arcadis typically qualifies, but your application is stronger when the job description references project complexity, design standards, and degree-specific technical requirements.
Account for H-1B cap timing when negotiating your start date
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 start date. If Arcadis extends you an offer outside the filing window, your start date could be 6 to 12 months away. Build this into any conversation about timelines so neither side is caught off guard.
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Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Systems Engineers?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Systems Engineers. As a large infrastructure and consulting firm with engineering operations across the U.S., Arcadis has an established sponsorship process. Electrical systems engineering typically meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field directly related to the role.
How do I apply for Electrical Systems Engineer jobs at Arcadis?
You can search and apply for Electrical Systems Engineer roles directly through the Arcadis careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse Arcadis openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific project type listed, whether that's power systems, building electrification, or infrastructure delivery, since Arcadis hiring teams are practice-specific.
Which visa types does Arcadis typically use for Electrical Systems Engineers?
Arcadis sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for engineering roles. H-1B is the most common path for full-time hires. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals under the USMCA. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for students transitioning from academic programs into full-time roles.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for Electrical Systems Engineer roles?
Arcadis typically expects a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, along with project experience relevant to the practice area you're applying to, such as power distribution, control systems, or building systems. A Professional Engineer license is valued, particularly for roles involving design sign-off on regulated infrastructure projects. Proficiency with industry-standard design tools is commonly expected.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when joining Arcadis?
Timeline depends on your visa type. For cap-subject H-1B petitions, USCIS opens registration in March, with a lottery in April and an October 1 start date if selected. Standard processing runs 3 to 6 months after filing. USCIS premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the border on the day of travel with the right documents in hand.
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