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Project Engineer jobs at Arcadis span infrastructure, environment, and water sectors, with a consistent record of sponsoring international talent through multiple visa pathways. If you're targeting a technical consulting career in the U.S., Arcadis is one of the more accessible paths for sponsored engineering roles.
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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 34,000 people, in over 30 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 currently seeking a Roadway Project Design Engineer to join our team in Baton Rouge or Metairie, Louisiana. This position is an exciting opportunity for you to join our local Roadway team with support from one of the best qualified consulting firms in the country. In this role, you will assist in the technical design and plan production for projects of varying sizes. You will also assist in the day-to-day management of small to mid-size projects for our clients in Louisiana as well as throughout the nation.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist the development and design of infrastructure projects for roadways, including intersections, collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates and interstate interchanges
- Perform different roles on multi-disciplined projects including planning, technical design of minor project, production lead, task leader and assisting Project Manager and lead engineers
- Assist in developing project scopes and budgets
- Interface with and maintenance of client needs for the Project Manager
- Mentor and development of junior staff and design/drafters
- Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices including quality and safety standards
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ work experience, with 4 of these years’ work experience on LADOTD projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineers License
Key Skill/Attributes:
- Planning and/or Engineering experience with infrastructure, which may include environmental document preparation, cost estimates, technical reports, construction plans and project displays
- Proficiency with CAD particularly Microstation and OpenRoads
- Familiarity with LADOTD design standards and policies
- Interpersonal and client facing requirements will require someone with excellent, clear and concise, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to contribute information to meetings, assist with effective client presentations and prepare written reports and meeting minutes
- Must have the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual who possesses the initiative and ability to tackle new projects, challenges, and concepts
- Prefer experience in a client facing role, either as a team or individual, making presentations and managing client expectations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years’ project management experience on LADOTD projects
- Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations
- Louisiana PE
- Prefer experience in a client facing role, either as a team or individual, making presentations and managing client expectations
- OpenRoads Designer(3D) experience highly desirable
- Experience in bridge or hydraulic design
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. 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 employer. 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 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. The salary range for this position is $107281 - $132761. 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 34,000 people, in over 30 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 currently seeking a Roadway Project Design Engineer to join our team in Baton Rouge or Metairie, Louisiana. This position is an exciting opportunity for you to join our local Roadway team with support from one of the best qualified consulting firms in the country. In this role, you will assist in the technical design and plan production for projects of varying sizes. You will also assist in the day-to-day management of small to mid-size projects for our clients in Louisiana as well as throughout the nation.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist the development and design of infrastructure projects for roadways, including intersections, collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates and interstate interchanges
- Perform different roles on multi-disciplined projects including planning, technical design of minor project, production lead, task leader and assisting Project Manager and lead engineers
- Assist in developing project scopes and budgets
- Interface with and maintenance of client needs for the Project Manager
- Mentor and development of junior staff and design/drafters
- Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices including quality and safety standards
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ work experience, with 4 of these years’ work experience on LADOTD projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineers License
Key Skill/Attributes:
- Planning and/or Engineering experience with infrastructure, which may include environmental document preparation, cost estimates, technical reports, construction plans and project displays
- Proficiency with CAD particularly Microstation and OpenRoads
- Familiarity with LADOTD design standards and policies
- Interpersonal and client facing requirements will require someone with excellent, clear and concise, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to contribute information to meetings, assist with effective client presentations and prepare written reports and meeting minutes
- Must have the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual who possesses the initiative and ability to tackle new projects, challenges, and concepts
- Prefer experience in a client facing role, either as a team or individual, making presentations and managing client expectations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years’ project management experience on LADOTD projects
- Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations
- Louisiana PE
- Prefer experience in a client facing role, either as a team or individual, making presentations and managing client expectations
- OpenRoads Designer(3D) experience highly desirable
- Experience in bridge or hydraulic design
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. 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 employer. 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 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. The salary range for this position is $107281 - $132761. 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 evaluates Project Engineers against U.S. project delivery frameworks. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from NACES-member evaluators before applying so your qualifications translate clearly to hiring managers.
Target Arcadis Openings in Infrastructure-Heavy Sectors
Arcadis concentrates Project Engineer hiring in water, transportation, and environmental consulting. Applying to roles in these practice areas positions you where international hiring is most active and where the specialty occupation case is strongest for H-1B petitions.
Confirm Sponsorship Intent Before Advancing Far
Arcadis sponsors across multiple visa types, but individual business units handle workforce planning differently. Ask your recruiter directly whether the specific team and project budget supports sponsorship before investing time in multiple interview rounds.
Understand the LCA Filing Step in Your Offer Timeline
Before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition, Arcadis must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels. Factor in this DOL step when negotiating your start date, as it adds time before your petition can be submitted.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Verified Sponsoring Openings
Filter specifically for Project Engineer roles at Arcadis using Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions by visa type so you can prioritize openings where H-1B or OPT sponsorship is already confirmed rather than guessing from generic job boards.
Plan OPT Timing Around Arcadis Project Cycles
Arcadis Project Engineers often onboard at the start of contract or project phases. If you're on F-1 OPT, time your applications to align with these cycles and confirm your OPT end date gives enough runway before your H-1B cap-gap or cap-subject petition takes effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Project Engineers. Project Engineer roles typically meet the specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering. Sponsorship availability can vary by business unit and project pipeline, so confirming with your recruiter early in the process is the most reliable approach.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Project Engineer roles?
Arcadis sponsors Project Engineers through several visa pathways, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican engineers, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3. The right pathway depends on your nationality, education, and career stage.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for Project Engineer positions?
Most Project Engineer roles at Arcadis require a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as civil, environmental, water resources, or structural engineering. Licensure as an Engineer-in-Training or a Professional Engineer strengthens your profile, particularly for infrastructure and environmental consulting projects. Relevant internship or project delivery experience in consulting settings is commonly expected alongside your technical degree.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at Arcadis?
You can search and apply for Project Engineer positions directly through the Arcadis careers portal. To target roles where visa sponsorship is confirmed upfront, browse Arcadis listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by visa type so you can identify sponsoring openings before applying. Tailor your resume to reflect U.S. project delivery experience and specify your visa status clearly in your application.
How do I plan my timeline when pursuing H-1B sponsorship at Arcadis?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once per year in April for an October 1 start date. If Arcadis extends you an offer and supports H-1B sponsorship, they'll need to register you in the USCIS lottery in March. Start your job search well in advance of that window, and if you're on OPT, confirm whether cap-gap protection covers any gap between your OPT expiration and your H-1B start date.