Management Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 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 solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are currently seeking a Management Consultant to join our world-class Business Advisory practice in either Los Angeles, CA, Atlanta, GA, Virginia Beach, VA, Hanover, MD, or Washington DC.

We are looking for candidates with an engineering background (e.g., Civil, Environmental, or related) who are passionate about combining both engineering knowledge and information technology expertise with business analytics and data engineering to address critical challenges in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industries.

We want dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable, data-driven solutions to address water issues like renewal and replacement of aging infrastructure, funding of capital improvements, water supply, workforce retention and development, and emergency preparedness. Collaborating with our experienced consulting professionals, you will support and contribute to project outcomes; interact, and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.

Role accountabilities:

As a Management Consultant, you will assess, develop, and support a variety of management and information technology consulting projects. This includes performing data analytics, financial analysis, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and vulnerability and mitigation evaluations, as well as planning and development for utilities, municipalities, and cities—primarily water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. You will collect, organize, and analyze large datasets using various tools and software to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that provide valuable insights. You will collaborate with teams and stakeholders to understand and document requirements and deliver solutions through reports and visualizations.

You will leverage strong analytical skills and logical problem-solving abilities to support tasks ranging from general fieldwork to technical office-based analysis. You will assist in technical writing, including preparing technical reports, business development materials, presentations, and other audiovisual content. You will work independently and as part of a team, maintaining flexibility to collaborate with colleagues across the U.S. and internationally. Additionally, you will manage multiple concurrent projects with strict deadlines, ensuring completion within established budgets and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer or Data Science, Management Information Systems, or closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience.

Key attributes:

You need to be reliable and client-focused, capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers. You will bring exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and a solid work ethic. Self-motivated and team-oriented, you will need to thrive both independently and in collaborative environments. You need to be adaptable and proactive, eager to take ownership of tasks and address new challenges as they arise. Your knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems will need to support your technical expertise. Above all, you need to have a strong drive to succeed and a commitment to building a long-term career in the utility industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer or Data Science, Management Information Systems, or closely related discipline.
• Experience with tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R).
• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C#) and software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Jira, DevOps).
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience in the water industry (e.g., water, wastewater, or stormwater utilities) or a strong interest in applying engineering and analytics skills to this sector is highly desirable.

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. 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 - $95,000/year Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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