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 seeks a motivated and detail-oriented graduate-level intern to join our Water Management, Urban and Coastal Resiliency Team in San Francisco starting in March 2025. 

With support from an experienced and multidisciplinary team, this role will contribute to a growing portfolio of projects addressing climate resilience and adaptation planning, business development, and project funding. The intern will engage with private, state, and local government clients, gaining exposure to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative climate solutions. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow professionally while collaborating on impactful projects with a passionate and dedicated staff. Ideal candidates are communicative, proactive, and aligned with our mission to accelerate a planet positive future. 

Role accountabilities:

Support climate resilience initiatives through stakeholder engagement, business process mapping, workshop facilitation, and solution development. 

Conduct research and data analysis on climate adaptation trends and funding opportunities to inform business strategies and decision-making. 

Draft grant applications, project proposals, and client-facing materials, including polished PowerPoint presentations, meeting notes, and other professional documents. 

Track and manage funding opportunities, including grants and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring timely submissions and accurate documentation. 

Identify potential partnerships and contribute to the development of business strategies and proposals. 

Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, delivering high-quality results while maintaining efficiency and organization. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications: 

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration (MBA), Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related discipline. 

Demonstrated interest in climate resilience, urban planning, or business development. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of market research, strategic planning, or grant development. 

Familiarity with climate resilience frameworks, sustainability strategies, or community engagement initiatives. 

Previous internship or work experience in business development, consulting, climate adaptation, or a related field. 

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 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 $21.30 - $37.50 / hour.  Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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