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Arcadis hires OPT students across engineering, environmental consulting, and project management disciplines. Known for structured graduate pathways and a global project portfolio, it's a solid choice for F-1 students seeking hands-on consulting experience with a realistic path to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAs an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As a Project Task Manager 1 or Staff Scientist (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer), you will collaborate with a dynamic and growing team to support projects through all phases of the site evaluation and remediation life cycle. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual seeking career growth in environmental consulting and the environmental remediation market.
You will have the opportunity to develop and refine a wide range of essential skills that serve as the foundation for a successful project management career in the environmental industry. In this full-time position, you will contribute to environmental investigation, remediation, and technical reporting, working across multiple projects and supporting various project managers as an assistant project manager. Your responsibilities will include office-based tasks encompassing a diverse range of activities related to environmental project management, working with technical staff to drive project remediation and characterization, managing project budgets, and directing field staff in data collection.
Role accountabilities:
As a Project Task Manager 1/Staff Scientist, you will play a key role as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the planning, management, and execution of various project scopes. Your daily/weekly activities will be primarily office-based work, with the potential to conduct site field visits throughout Alaska.
Your typical responsibilities will include:
- Arcadis Staff and Stakeholder Communication: Communicating effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders under the supervision of the Project Manager. Training and mentoring Arcadis staff in the planning and execution of field work.
- Site Data Evaluation: Supporting the development of conceptual site models, nature and extent of contamination delineation, utilizing data to adhere to local/state/federal regulation, and contributing to the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies.
- Health and Safety Stewardship: Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures for you and your project team.
- Technical Documentation: Writing and reviewing technical reports.
- Coordination: Helping to organize work schedules with Arcadis staff and subcontractors.
- Financial: Producing cost estimates, forecasting project spend, reviewing client invoices, and tracking key performance indices under the supervision of the Project Manager.
This role offers a diverse mix of responsibilities, providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a variety of environmental projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
Successful candidates for this position will have prior experience in task management and the execution of environmental investigations or remediation under the direction of a project manager. A strong understanding of task management includes overseeing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety requirements. Preferred qualifications may include experience conducting environmental field work in Alaska, experience working with Alaska State regulators, working towards or having professional licenses (i.e. Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer) and knowledge of Petroleum hydrocarbon site assessment and remediation.
Minimum qualifications:
- 4–8 years of experience in the environmental industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience with environmental sampling, technical report writing, data evaluation, staff mentorship/training, and aspects of project financial management
- Strong focus on health and safety, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental regulations
- Experience with petroleum hydrocarbon constituent characterization and remediation
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with an annual 8-hour refresher, if applicable)
This position requires a dynamic individual with relevant experience who is ready to contribute to a team-oriented environment while advancing their career in environmental consulting.
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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.
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 $76,000 - $114,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As a Project Task Manager 1 or Staff Scientist (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer), you will collaborate with a dynamic and growing team to support projects through all phases of the site evaluation and remediation life cycle. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual seeking career growth in environmental consulting and the environmental remediation market.
You will have the opportunity to develop and refine a wide range of essential skills that serve as the foundation for a successful project management career in the environmental industry. In this full-time position, you will contribute to environmental investigation, remediation, and technical reporting, working across multiple projects and supporting various project managers as an assistant project manager. Your responsibilities will include office-based tasks encompassing a diverse range of activities related to environmental project management, working with technical staff to drive project remediation and characterization, managing project budgets, and directing field staff in data collection.
Role accountabilities:
As a Project Task Manager 1/Staff Scientist, you will play a key role as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the planning, management, and execution of various project scopes. Your daily/weekly activities will be primarily office-based work, with the potential to conduct site field visits throughout Alaska.
Your typical responsibilities will include:
- Arcadis Staff and Stakeholder Communication: Communicating effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders under the supervision of the Project Manager. Training and mentoring Arcadis staff in the planning and execution of field work.
- Site Data Evaluation: Supporting the development of conceptual site models, nature and extent of contamination delineation, utilizing data to adhere to local/state/federal regulation, and contributing to the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies.
- Health and Safety Stewardship: Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures for you and your project team.
- Technical Documentation: Writing and reviewing technical reports.
- Coordination: Helping to organize work schedules with Arcadis staff and subcontractors.
- Financial: Producing cost estimates, forecasting project spend, reviewing client invoices, and tracking key performance indices under the supervision of the Project Manager.
This role offers a diverse mix of responsibilities, providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a variety of environmental projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
Successful candidates for this position will have prior experience in task management and the execution of environmental investigations or remediation under the direction of a project manager. A strong understanding of task management includes overseeing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety requirements. Preferred qualifications may include experience conducting environmental field work in Alaska, experience working with Alaska State regulators, working towards or having professional licenses (i.e. Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer) and knowledge of Petroleum hydrocarbon site assessment and remediation.
Minimum qualifications:
- 4–8 years of experience in the environmental industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience with environmental sampling, technical report writing, data evaluation, staff mentorship/training, and aspects of project financial management
- Strong focus on health and safety, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental regulations
- Experience with petroleum hydrocarbon constituent characterization and remediation
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with an annual 8-hour refresher, if applicable)
This position requires a dynamic individual with relevant experience who is ready to contribute to a team-oriented environment while advancing their career in environmental consulting.
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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.
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 $76,000 - $114,000. 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 degree to Arcadis's project disciplines
Arcadis hires OPT students predominantly into civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering roles. Cross-reference your degree field against active job postings before applying. A strong technical match between your coursework and their service lines significantly improves your chances of clearing initial screening.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Arcadis participates in E-Verify, but confirm this with your recruiter before your OPT EAD start date. Without E-Verify enrollment, USCIS will not approve your 24-month STEM extension, cutting your authorized work period short.
Target Arcadis's graduate and early-career programs
Arcadis runs structured graduate development programs that are specifically built to onboard new degree holders. These roles attract OPT students because they include rotational assignments and mentorship tracks. Apply through these pipelines rather than general postings to connect with hiring managers who regularly work with F-1 candidates.
Research Arcadis's LCA filings to benchmark your salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wage levels for your target role and location before negotiating your offer. Arcadis's LCA history shows the wage floor they must meet for sponsored positions. Coming to negotiations with this data signals professional preparation and helps you avoid underpayment.
Build your OPT job search around Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by OPT hiring history, so you can identify which Arcadis practice areas and locations have actively brought on F-1 students. Use it to prioritize applications toward teams with a documented pattern of hiring OPT candidates rather than guessing from job descriptions alone.
Plan your H-1B transition timeline from day one
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT EAD begins in summer or fall, you may need a STEM extension to bridge the gap. Discuss H-1B sponsorship intent with your hiring manager during the offer stage, not after your first year has passed.
Arcadis OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcadis sponsor OPT visas?
Arcadis does not sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to you as an F-1 student, not something an employer files. What Arcadis does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD and, for STEM roles, supports the 24-month STEM OPT extension by maintaining E-Verify enrollment as required by USCIS.
Which roles at Arcadis typically hire OPT students?
Arcadis most frequently brings on OPT students in civil, environmental, geotechnical, and water engineering roles, as well as project management and data analytics positions within its consulting practices. Candidates with degrees in engineering, environmental science, or applied sciences tend to fit the majority of entry-level and graduate-track openings where OPT is well understood.
How do I start the STEM OPT extension process when working at Arcadis?
You initiate the STEM OPT extension through your DSO at least 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Arcadis must complete the Form I-983 training plan with you and confirm their E-Verify enrollment. USCIS processes the extension application and issues a new EAD. Arcadis does not file the application itself; that responsibility stays with you and your DSO.
How do I find open OPT roles at Arcadis?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Arcadis job listings by visa type and hiring history, making it easier to identify which teams and locations have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT students. Searching directly on Arcadis's careers page works too, but filtering by OPT-relevant criteria helps you avoid applying to roles where sponsorship support is unlikely.
Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B after OPT ends?
Arcadis has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas across its engineering and consulting divisions, making it a viable option for OPT students planning a long-term U.S. career. H-1B sponsorship is a separate process from OPT and requires your employer to file a petition with USCIS. Raise the question of H-1B intent during the offer stage so both sides can plan around the annual March registration window.
How does Arcadis hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Arcadis can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Arcadis's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.