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Arcadis hires HR professionals across talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational development to support its global consulting operations. The company has an established process for sponsoring international workers in this function, making it a viable target if you're building a U.S. HR career on a work visa.
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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
Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in coastal North Carolina or South Carolina. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.
This is a bold opportunity for a driven, self-motivated water professional to take their career to the next level, join one of the best-qualified full-service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis’ mounting impact across North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in North Carolina or South Carolina for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and you will lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina area market. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other Area Managers as well as all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units. You will also oversee and participate in people management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with and lead coastal North Carolina and South Carolina client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.
Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership for the operational performance of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina-based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team will also be key responsibilities. Travel of up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- P.E. License
Key Attributes:
- Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
- Strong people management and mentoring skills.
- Excellent technical engineering skills with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 20 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
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.
Arcadis offers benefits for full 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 adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. This position is eligible for participating in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $210,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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
Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in coastal North Carolina or South Carolina. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.
This is a bold opportunity for a driven, self-motivated water professional to take their career to the next level, join one of the best-qualified full-service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis’ mounting impact across North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in North Carolina or South Carolina for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and you will lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina area market. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other Area Managers as well as all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units. You will also oversee and participate in people management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with and lead coastal North Carolina and South Carolina client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.
Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership for the operational performance of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina-based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team will also be key responsibilities. Travel of up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- P.E. License
Key Attributes:
- Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
- Strong people management and mentoring skills.
- Excellent technical engineering skills with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 20 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
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.
Arcadis offers benefits for full 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 adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. This position is eligible for participating in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $210,000/year. 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 with U.S. HR standards
If your HR qualifications are from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. Arcadis recruits for roles that often require PHR or SHRM-CP certification, and having comparable credentials documented clearly removes a common hiring friction point.
Target Arcadis roles tied to global mobility
Arcadis staffs HR business partner and talent operations roles that support cross-border project teams. These positions are structurally more likely to come with sponsorship because the function itself involves international workforce management, making your immigration status less of a concern to the hiring team.
Clarify OPT timing before your first interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, calculate your remaining work authorization window before applying. Arcadis's HR hiring cycles in consulting can run eight to twelve weeks, and starting that conversation early gives the team time to assess H-1B cap timing or STEM OPT extension eligibility alongside your candidacy.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified HR openings
Not every Arcadis HR posting signals sponsorship willingness upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles where Arcadis has an active sponsorship track record in this function, so you're spending time on applications that are actually viable for your visa situation.
Ask directly about LCA filing timelines during offer
Once you have an offer, ask the recruiter whether the Labor Condition Application will be filed before your start date or concurrently with the I-129. For HR roles at a consulting firm like Arcadis, projects often have fixed onboarding windows, and LCA processing through DOL typically takes seven business days.
Frame consulting HR experience in your application materials
Arcadis operates across infrastructure, environment, and design sectors with matrixed project teams. HR candidates who demonstrate experience supporting professional services or project-based workforces, rather than purely corporate HR generalist backgrounds, tend to align better with the scope of roles Arcadis actually needs to fill.
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Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Human Resources roles?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Human Resources positions. HR roles that require specialized knowledge in areas like workforce strategy, HR business partnering, or talent operations in a consulting environment are more likely to meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires. You'll want to confirm sponsorship intent directly with your recruiter during the interview process, as not every HR posting automatically comes with sponsorship.
How do I apply for Human Resources jobs at Arcadis?
You can browse and apply for HR roles at Arcadis through their careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which surfaces Arcadis HR openings alongside the company's sponsorship track record for this function. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect consulting or professional services HR experience, since Arcadis's workforce structure differs from a typical corporate HR environment. Follow up with the recruiter directly to raise your visa situation early in the process.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Human Resources positions?
Arcadis sponsors multiple visa categories for HR roles, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying HR occupations), F-1 OPT and CPT for students transitioning from academic programs, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. J-1 and H-1B1 sponsorship also appear in their filings. The right category depends on your nationality, education, and where you are in your immigration journey.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for Human Resources roles?
Arcadis typically hires HR professionals with a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a related field. For business partner and HR operations roles, three to five years of experience supporting professional services or project-driven teams is common. Certifications like SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR strengthen your profile. For visa purposes, the degree-to-role alignment matters because USCIS evaluates whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards.
How long does the sponsorship process take for an Arcadis HR role?
Timeline depends on which visa category applies to you. For H-1B, you'll need to account for the April lottery registration window if you're subject to the annual cap, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. The DOL Labor Condition Application typically takes seven business days. If you're on F-1 OPT, Arcadis can often onboard you while H-1B processing runs concurrently. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the port of entry with no advance petition required.
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