Senior Environmental Engineer

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.

What do we offer? 

• Arcadis is a company where people have different ages and levels of experience. You will fit in for sure.
• Arcadis offers flexible working hours for students or employees with families.
• We are extremely focused on your Health & Safety. You will benefit of a great medical package.
• You will have the chance to be a part of international projects at a very large scale.
• Specialized training is provided through our training programs, both in our office in Iasi or other ARCADIS European location.
• You will be a part of an international team and have access to new software solutions.
• We are offering benefits and growth opportunities according to a clearly defined career path.

Job description 

This is a full-time role. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Engage in multiple projects and products simultaneously, ranging from writing feasibility reports to determining applicable Dutch and European laws for various projects.
• Prepare permit applications and manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the projects.
• Support in preparation of environment impact assessment, environment due diligence, environment management plan
• Participate in the entire project lifecycle, from the quotation stage through to execution and evaluation with the client.
• Critical thinking, and support in managing project workloads for example guiding and training junior staff.
• Collaborate extensively with both internal colleagues and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Possess an affinity for and preferably experience with spatial procedures and regulations, as well as handling (large-scale) spatial developments.
• Specialize in translating spatial possibilities into practical solutions, particularly for projects at the intersection of planning and execution.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering/ sciences/law, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years' of relevant experience in European law, permitting processes, Environmental Impact Assessments with In-depth knowledge of either environmental economics, legislation, spatial planning and/or environmental/social impact assessment.
• Willingness to gain a basis understanding of the Dutch language.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Analytical Mindset: Highly proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to work.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, including a collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Organizational Abilities: Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Quality and Technical Focus: Strong attention to quality and technical accuracy, with an ability to uphold high standards in environmental data interpretation and reporting.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to independently identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments and open to learning new tools and methodologies.

Nice to have: 

• Technical Software Skills: Familiarity with technical software such as ArcGIS will be an added advantage.
• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial principles and how they apply to environmental projects.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the industry (solar and wind parks, dike reinforcements, railway improvements, and strengthening of the high-voltage grid) is a strong advantage.
• Additional Language Skills: Proficiency in another European language is an asset.

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.