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’ Ottawa office is searching for an intermediate Civil Engineer to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in site planning, grading, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently while ensuring compliance with local regulations and client requirements.

This role sits within our global business area, Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact the quality of people’s lives. Whether it's new homes, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role accountabilities:

Design & Engineering:  

Prepare detailed civil engineering designs for land development projects (subdivisions, site plans, roadways, utilities, stormwater systems, etc.).  Conduct grading, earthwork calculations, and drainage analysis.  Design water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management systems.  Use Civil 3D, or other engineering software to develop plans.

 Project Coordination:  

Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.  Coordinate with clients, surveyors, architects, planners, other consultants and contractors.   Review and approve construction drawings, reports, and technical documents. 

Permitting & Compliance:  

Prepare and submit applications for municipal approvals, environmental permits, and zoning compliance.   Ensure adherence to local, provincial, and federal regulations (e.g., stormwater management, erosion control). 
 

Client & Stakeholder Interaction:  

Communicate with clients, agencies, and public stakeholders to address project requirements.   Attend meetings with municipalities, councils, or public hearings as needed. 

Construction Support:  

Provide engineering support during construction (RFI responses, site inspections, as-built reviews).   Address design issues throughout the construction phase. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.  Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or eligibility for licensure preferred.  5-10 years of relevant experience in Land Development or Municipal engineering Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and hydraulic/hydrology modelling software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook) Proficiency with Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat  Familiarity with local land development standards (e.g., municipal standards and specifications, water, sewer and stormwater management guidelines).  Familiarity with provincial standards and specifications. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction

Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive salary, health benefits, and retirement contribution plan. Professional development support (training, licensure reimbursement). Hybrid work environment (2 days/week in office) 

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.

 

The salary range for this position is $85,000- $100,000.. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.