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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Junior Urban Groundwater Advisor

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmersfoort, NetherlandsNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have completed a higher professional or university education, for example in civil engineering, water management, (geo)hydrology, earth sciences, or a comparable field.
  • You have an affinity for urban groundwater, infiltration, drainage, and/or groundwater modelling; relevant work experience is welcome but not required.
  • You work analytically and carefully, considering the practical applicability of your advice.
  • You can maintain an overview and explain technical insights clearly.
  • You have a good command of Dutch, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and analyze groundwater nuisance issues, including determining measures.
  • Determine and assess groundwater levels, drainage depth, and infiltration opportunities.
  • Assess the effects of changing groundwater levels on buildings, foundations, infrastructure, and urban greenery.
  • Prepare infiltration calculations and water balances and translate them into design principles.
  • Advise on groundwater monitoring networks and drainage and infiltration facilities.
  • Prepare and advise on dewatering calculations.
  • Set up, use, and assess groundwater models for urban issues.
  • Prepare water-management plans for area developments and redevelopment projects.
  • Develop integrated choices for storing, infiltrating, and discharging rainfall during both extreme and everyday rain events.
  • Clearly explain consequences for buildings, infrastructure, greenery, and public space to clients and colleagues.
  • Discuss advice and results with clients and help translate analyses into practical choices for development and urban design.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant work experience is welcome but not required.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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